The Electoral System of the Russian Federation
This report examines the development of the electoral system in Russia, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of political parties, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It analyses changes during the Russian Federation’s three presidential administrations (Yeltsin, Putin, Medvedev) and assesses what role successive presidents have played in moulding the constitutional and legal system to suit their interests. The financing of political parties and election campaigns is discussed, as is the issue of party membership. The sometimes controversial role of the media is examined. The report also considers how the international community has responded to elections in Russia, taking into account reports and statements of the EU, Council of Europe and the ODHIR/OSCE. Finally, it considers the prospects for the future of politics in Russia. This study shows that Russia is far from being a fully functioning democracy. This study points out, how since 1991, the political party system has undergone many changes and parties have emerged and disappeared with great frequency and the electoral system has been manipulated by Russia’s leaders to ensure maintenance of the status quo.
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Bill BOWRING (Birkbeck College, LONDON, UK ; EU Russia Centre) with research assistance from Eva van Velzen (EU-Russia Centre) and Fraser Cameron (EU Russia Centre)
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Cuvânt-cheie
- comunicaţii
- concentrare a puterii
- conjunctură politică
- controlul comunicațiilor
- democrație
- EDUCAŢIE COMUNICARE ŞI COMUNICAŢII
- Europa
- GEOGRAFIE
- geografie economică
- geografie politică
- organizarea partidelor politice
- partide politice
- POLITICĂ
- politică şi securitate publică
- procedură electorală şi vot
- Rusia
- sistem electoral