Contemporary Russian Federalism

Author : Gulnara R. Shaikhutdinova
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789462653757

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Contemporary Russian Federalism by Gulnara R. Shaikhutdinova Pdf

The focus of this book is the legal analysis of the evolution of federal relationships from an asymmetric treaty-constitutional federation to a de facto unitary state. Questioned is whether it is worth returning to the asymmetric federative form, while the aim is to review the origins of federalism in the New Russia, assess the present de jure and de facto situations and analyze whether Russia has a chance of reviving federalism. Steps forward on the way to developed federal relationships in the 1990s have been replaced by steps backwards owing to unitary tendencies in the 2000s and the 2010s. But is this a sustainable state of affairs? The possible ways of framing relations between the center and the constituent units for the next four years and beyond are also discussed. This book is aimed at researchers and students in the field of comparative constitutional law, Russian studies and federal and regional studies. Gulnara R. Shaikhutdinova is Professor and Doctor of International Law in the Faculty of Law of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation.

Author : Andrey Starodubtsev
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317136149

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Federalism and Regional Policy in Contemporary Russia by Andrey Starodubtsev Pdf

How do Russian leaders balance the need to decentralize governance in a socially and politically complex country with the need to guarantee political control of the state? Since the early 2000s Russian federal authorities have arranged a system of political control on regional elites and their leaders, providing a "police control" of special bodies subordinated by the federal center on policy implementation in the regions. Different mechanisms of fiscal federalism and investment policy have been used to ensure regional elites’ loyalty and a politically centralized but administratively decentralized system has been created. Asking clear, direct, and theoretically informed questions about the relationship between federalism, decentralization and authoritarianism, this book explores the political survival of authoritarian leaders, the determinants of policy formulation, and theories of federalism and decentralization, to reach a new understanding of territorial governance in contemporary Russia. As such, it is an important work for students and researchers in Russian studies and regional and federal studies.

Author : Mikhail Stoliarov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134417797

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Federalism and the Dictatorship of Power in Russia by Mikhail Stoliarov Pdf

Stoliarov presents an analysis of the historical traditions and distinctive features of modern Russian federalism. He reviews the state of affairs in today's Russia as it strives to become a federal democracy securing the rights and liberties of its citizens. By tracing two contrasting ideas - federalism and derzhavnost (dictatorship of power) - in the legacy of the Russian state, and in relations between the modern federal government and the regions, he demonstrates the need for balance in the delimitation of power. The election in 2000 if Vladimir Putin as President raised doubts about the future of federalism among politicians and citizens, but Stoliarov believes that the development of federalism is the only way forward for this multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. He shows that the strengthening of 'vertical power' and 'dictatorship of the law', despite their patriotic appeal, are likely to have a negative effect on the building of democracy and federalism in Russia.

Author : Anuradha M. Chenoy,Rajan Kumar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811052996

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Re-emerging Russia by Anuradha M. Chenoy,Rajan Kumar Pdf

This book examines the evolution, contexts and politics of the structures and institutions that shape contemporary Russia. It analyses the Soviet dissolution, revealing the combination of structural and agency factors. It traces the re-emergence of Russia from a unique perspective that is neither Western nor Eurasian, but specifically Indian, located in the global South. The book looks at key theoretical concepts and practices like democratic centralism that produced an overly centralised and rigid hierarchy within the Communist Party. This book assesses the continuities and changes with the Soviet past and the way the Russian regimes of the past two decades have reinvented and reshaped them. This book provides a multifaceted interpretation of contemporary Russia for general readers and specialists.

Author : Katlijn Malfliet,Ria Laenen
Publisher : Leuven University Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9789058676085

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Elusive Russia by Katlijn Malfliet,Ria Laenen Pdf

Since President Putin came to power, Russia''s domestic political process underwent continuous changes. Up till now it remains unclear whether Russia is on the road towards becoming a fullfledged democracy or if it is diverting from this path.Elusive Russia brings together the views of four leading Russia experts on Russian state identity and institutional reform. Marie Mendras, Luke March, Irina Busygina and Andrei Zakharov share their original approaches on some key components of today''s russian politics and bring their own perspective to the complex and ongoing process of Russia''s nation.

Author : Neil Robinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509525188

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Contemporary Russian Politics by Neil Robinson Pdf

Vladimir Putin’s return to the Kremlin for a fourth presidential term in 2018 has seen Russian democracy weaken further and Russia’s relations with the West deteriorate seriously. Yet, within Russia, Putin’s position remains unchallenged and his foreign policy battles have received widespread public support. But is Putin as safe as his approval ratings lead us to believe? And how secure is the regime that he heads? In this new book, Neil Robinson places contemporary Russian politics in historical perspective to argue that Putin’s regime has not overcome the problems that underpinned the momentous changes in twentieth-century Russian history when the country veered from tsarism to Soviet rule to post-communist chaos. The first part of the book, outlining why crises have been perennial problems for Russia, is followed by an exploration of contemporary Russian political institutions and policy to show how Putin has stabilised Russian politics. But, while Putin’s achievements as a politician have been considerable in strengthening his personal position, they have not dealt successfully with the enduring problem of the Russian state’s functionality. Like other Russian rulers, Putin has been much better at establishing a political system that supports his rule than he has at building up a state that can deliver material wealth and protection to the Russian people. As a result, Robinson argues, Russia has been and remains vulnerable to political crisis and regime change.

Author : Mikhail Venediktovich Stoli͡arov
Publisher : Routledge/Curzon
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Central-local government relations
ISBN : 0700716637

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Federalism and the Dictatorship of Power in Russia by Mikhail Venediktovich Stoli͡arov Pdf

This is an analysis of the historical traditions and distinctive features of modern Russian federalism. It reviews the state of affairs in today's Russia as it strives to become a federal democracy securing the rights and liberties of its citizens. By tracing two contrasting ideas -- federalism and derzhavnost (dictatorship of power) -- in the legacy of the Russian state, and in relations between the modern federal government and the regions, it demonstrates the need for balance in the delimitation of power.

Author : Elena G. Popkova
Publisher : IAP
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781641131278

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Economic and Legal Foundations of Modern Russian Society by Elena G. Popkova Pdf

Modern societies develop very quickly. However, along with rapid economic growth, comes risk to the economic system. That is why there is a need for study of the institutional base on which modern society is built to enable more effective management and better forecasting for further development. Existing studies and publications on the economic and legal foundations of modern society do not take into account the institutional aspects of its development and thus do not fully reflect its sense and content. This book aims to fill this gap in scientific knowledge. This book views the economic and legal foundations of modern society through the lens of a new institutional theory in relation to Russia. The author focuses on Russia – a unique economic system with a developing market, involved in the processes of international economic globalization and integration. The author analyzes actual problems and perspectives of the development of the modern Russian economy through the prism of a new institutional theory. Institutional theory allows for determination and analyzing foundation of society functioning, and “rules of the game”. Without understanding the institutional foundations, consideration of applied issues of development of economy will be fragmentary, as it would be impossible to understand the logic of existing status quo and perspectives of its change in future. This book should fill this gap in modern scientific knowledge.

Author : Alfred B. Evans,Vladimir Gelʹman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0742524795

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The Politics of Local Government in Russia by Alfred B. Evans,Vladimir Gelʹman Pdf

According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted in 1993, local autonomy is one of the fundamental principles of the constitutional system. The Politics of Local Government in Russia aims to provide a dedicated and comprehensive discussion of the pursuit of local self-government in contemporary Russia where "local" refers to the third tier of government beyond federal and regional governments. Some of the ablest scholars in the field focus on the existing institutional and social climate for municipal and district level government in Russia while placing recent reforms in a comparative and historical perspective.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Central-local government relations
ISBN : 0203277139

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Federalism and the Dictatorship of Power in Russia by Anonim Pdf

Author : V. Shlapentokh,Joshau Woods
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230609693

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Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society by V. Shlapentokh,Joshau Woods Pdf

The book offers a theoretical discussion of the feudal model and a preliminary application of the model to post-Soviet Russia. In addition to a review of the feudal model as an ideal type, the author explains the analytical benefits of drawing comparisons between countries and across historical contexts. Specifically, contemporary Russia is compared to Western European countries during the Middle Ages and to the Soviet period in Russian history. The book is devoted to illuminating the most important political, social and economic characteristics of contemporary Russian society.

Author : Jane Henderson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847316486

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The Constitution of the Russian Federation by Jane Henderson Pdf

This book provides a critical and contextual understanding of the current Russian Constitution. It comprises seven chapters: an introduction followed by substantive chapters covering specific aspects of Russia's constitutional history, structure and practice: the history and nature of the constitution; an overview of the current 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation and the background to its adoption by plebiscite; executive power, the role and accountability of the President as Head of State, and the formation and powers of the federal government; the legislature and its formation, elections and the methods for forming the two chambers (State Duma and Federation Council) of the legislature (Federal Assembly); the constitutional role of the courts, the way in which rights are defined in constitutional terms and methods for their enforcement; and finally a concluding chapter that focuses on characteristic features of Russian polity and constitutionality in the context of constitutional stability, reform and change. This is an essential work of reference for anyone who wishes to embark on studying Russian law and politics, and a reflective assessment of progress in the modern era.

Author : Archie Brown
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0198299990

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Contemporary Russian Politics by Archie Brown Pdf

A unique Reader which brings together outstanding published work on Russian politics with 15 new articles specially written for this collection.Editorial introductions to every section (totalling 25,000 words) provide the student with essential background information, detailing the historical development, contemporary relevance, and current debates for each topic area and each individual chapter.The most comprehensive book on Russian politics - covering institutional design, elections, parties, federalism, regional politics, presidency and legislature, economic reform and economic interests, foreign policy, public opinion, the mass media, and prospects for democracy.Analysis of major recent developments, including the Duma election of 1999, the Presidential election of 2000, and the institutional changes launched by President Putin.

Author : Cameron Ross
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0719058708

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Federalism and Democratization in Post-Communist Russia by Cameron Ross Pdf

This book provides a comparative analysis of the electoral systems, party systems and governmental systems in the ethnic republics and regions of Russia and their impact on democratization and federalism, moving the focus of research from the national level to the vitally important processes of institution building and democratization at the local level and to the study of federalism in Russia.

Author : Michael Kennedy
Publisher : Grin Publishing
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3656592756

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Far Right-Wing Extremism and Xenophobia in Contemporary Russia by Michael Kennedy Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Russia, grade: A, Webster University, language: English, abstract: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation has witnessed a marked and progressive increase of extreme right-wing ideology, which has led to violent interethnic clashes, terrorism, outspoken government officials calling for neo-imperialist expansion, and as some would argue - war. Along with Russia's relative prosperity and stability following Vladimir Putin's rise to power at the turn of the century, Putin has gained strong widespread support and will surely be re-elected in March 2012. However, the Russian government under Putin has indirectly allowed for the evolution of an extreme right-wing movement through its policies and lack of action toward preventing attacks. Nevertheless, it is generally accepted that Putin is not responsible for creating or orchestrating a movement that has in many cases been responsible for lethal violence. It was in 2004 that the Russian Federation experienced the most dramatic increase in militant hate crimes on non-Russian ethnic groups with 215 people injured and 49 killed. Following this, 414 were injured and 47 killed in 2005, and 485 injured and 54 killed in 2006 (Varga, 2008). These findings demonstrate the rapid growth in support of such hate groups, or at least the frequency of attacks and demonstrations. This suggests that the continued rise of xenophobic hate crimes is not likely to lose momentum. The factors that have played a part in developing the spread of far right ideology include political parties, radical individuals within government, and nationalist groups and associations.