| ID | 073647 |
| Title Proper | Putin's militocracy?an alternative interpretation of siloviki in contemporary Russian politics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Renz, Bettina |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article challenges the perception of the rising numbers of siloviki in Russian politics as a conscious strategy and expression of a more authoritarian policy direction pursued by President Putin. Contextualising the phenomenon within the framework of the system of elite recruitment in contemporary Russia, and engaging in a micro-level study of individual siloviki, the article argues that the role of these figures is more modest than often asserted and the possibility of a coordinated 'siloviki project' is unlikely. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 58, No. 6; Sep 2006: p903-924 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 58 No 6 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Political System |