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Medvedev's Take on the Power Vertical

Are the Rules of the Game Changing in Russia?


Author(s): Sinikukka Saari, Katri Pynnöniemi
Publisher(s): Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), Helsinki
Date of publication: 28 Jan 2010
Issue number: 51
Pages: 8
Series: FIIA (UPI) Briefing Papers

Description: The political system that Vladimir Putin established during the first decade of the 2000s is often referred to as 'the power vertical'. The term suggests a stable, streamlined and effective center-led system. Yet, this image does not quite correspond with Russian reality. The system creates inefficiency, encourages corruption and is hostile towards bottom-up political initiative. The current leadership acknowledges that Russian stability is on shaky ground and therefore the system is in need of modernization.

General note: © 2010 Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)

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