| ID | 134593 |
| Title Proper | Political resurrection of Russian Governors |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Moses, Joel C |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Elections for all 83 Russian governors were reinstated in Russia in 2012, seven years after they had been suspended. The democratic reform coincided with renewed political activism in Russia since December 2011, but the reform was as much a belated recognition of the shortcomings and failures from appointing Russian governors. Pragmatic necessity and not democratic conversion was the determining factor. Based on the first elections in October 2012, the reform will have only a limited effect over the next few years on democratic change in Russia, at most placating liberal and regional demands while consolidating personal rule under Putin. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.66, No.9; Nov.2014: p.1395-1424 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 66 No 9 |
| Standard Number | Russia |