book chapter
Government and politics
russia: a country study • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1996 • Pages: 383-427
By: Nichol, James P..
Abstract
This study focuses on the dynamics of government and politics in Russia in the years following its declaration of sovereignty as the legal successor to the Soviet Union, underscoring the continuity of centralized totalitarian rule despite the ousting of the Communist Party by new political groups that advocated for a Western-style democracy. This outcome is attributable to Russia’s new constitution, which overly concentrated state powers in the executive branch as a means of addressing the uncertainties of a transitional period. Unsurprisingly, President Boris Yeltsin wielded this power to reward loyal supporters and friends, while punishing opposition parties and critical voices in the media.
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- Eastern Europe
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Scientist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2019
- Field Date
- no date given
- Coverage Date
- 1991-1996
- Coverage Place
- Russia
- Notes
- James P. Nichol
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 427a-427f)
- LCCN
- 97007563
- LCSH
- Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-