Federalism and the Dictatorship of Power in Russia (Routledge Studies of Societies in Transition) - Hardcover

Stoliarov, Mikhail

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 041530153X ISBN 13: 9780415301534

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Mikhail Stoliarov is the First Deputy Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan to the President of the Russian Federation. He is a professor at the Russian Academy of the Civil Service.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 041530153X
• ISBN 13: 9780415301534
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304