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Author(s): Richard Rose, William Mishler, Neil Munro
ISBN(s): 9780521871754, 0521871751
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Year: 2006
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ISBN 10: 0521871751 
ISBN 13: 9780521871754
Author: Richard Rose, William Mishler, Neil Munro

Since the fall of communism Russia has undergone a treble transformation of its political, social and economic system. The government is an autocracy in which the Kremlin manages elections and administers the law to suit its own ends. It does not provide the democracy that most citizens desire. Given a contradiction between what Russians want and what they get, do they support their government and, if so, why? Using the New Russia Barometer – a unique set of public opinion surveys from 1992 to 2005 – this book shows that it is the passage of time that has been most important in developing support for the new regime. Although there remains great dissatisfaction with the regime’s corruption, it has become accepted as a lesser evil to alternatives. The government appears stable today, but will be challenged by constitutional term limits forcing President Putin to leave office in 2008.

Russia Transformed Developing Popular Support for a New Regime 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Legacy and the New Beginning

Chapter 1: The End of the Soviet Era: An Inheritance of Distrust and Disillusionment

  • 1.1 The Collapse of Legitimacy: Economic Stagnation and Ideological Erosion
  • 1.2 Public Attitudes Towards the Soviet System in its Final Years
  • 1.3 The Vacuum of Authority and the Demand for Change
  • 1.4 Initial Hopes and Expectations for a Democratic Future

Chapter 2: Defining the New Regime: Aspirations and Realities

  • 2.1 The Rise of Boris Yeltsin and the Break from the Past
  • 2.2 Constructing New Institutions: Presidency, Parliament, Judiciary
  • 2.3 The Promise of Democracy, Market Economy, and Rule of Law
  • 2.4 Early Challenges: Economic Shock Therapy and Political Instability

Part II: Mechanisms for Gaining and Sustaining Support

Chapter 3: Economic Performance and Popular Legitimacy

  • 3.1 The Role of Economic Reform: Privatization, Free Markets, and Social Impact
  • 3.2 Public Perceptions of Economic Change: Winners and Losers
  • 3.3 Inflation, Inequality, and the Impact on Daily Lives
  • 3.4 The Link Between Economic Well-being and Support for the Regime

Chapter 4: Political Freedoms, Democracy, and Trust in Institutions

  • 4.1 The Introduction of Multi-Party Elections and Freedom of Speech
  • 4.2 Public Engagement with New Political Institutions
  • 4.3 Trust in Government, Parliament, and the Judiciary
  • 4.4 The Role of Elections as a Mechanism for Legitimation
  • 4.5 Civil Society Development and Political Participation

Chapter 5: Nationalism, National Identity, and State Symbols

  • 5.1 Reconstructing Russian Identity After the Soviet Collapse
  • 5.2 The Appeal of Strong Leadership and a Resurgent State
  • 5.3 Commemoration, Historical Narratives, and Symbolic Politics
  • 5.4 Foreign Policy and its Impact on Domestic Support
  • 5.5 Managing Ethnic Diversity and Regional Separatism

Chapter 6: Leadership and Charisma: The Role of the President

  • 6.1 The Persona of Boris Yeltsin: From Revolutionary to Embattled Leader
  • 6.2 Public Perceptions of Presidential Authority and Effectiveness
  • 6.3 The Emergence of Vladimir Putin: A New Style of Leadership
  • 6.4 Cultivating an Image of Strength and Stability
  • 6.5 Media Control and the Shaping of Public Opinion

Part III: Challenges to Legitimacy and Sources of Discontent

Chapter 7: Corruption, Crime, and the Rule of Law Crisis

  • 7.1 The Rise of Oligarchs and Organized Crime
  • 7.2 Public Perceptions of Corruption and its Impact on Trust
  • 7.3 Weakness of Legal Institutions and Enforcement
  • 7.4 The Demand for Order and Justice
  • 7.5 How Perceived Corruption Erodes Support

Chapter 8: Social Welfare, Inequality, and Disillusionment

  • 8.1 The Collapse of the Soviet Social Safety Net
  • 8.2 Growing Income Disparities and Poverty
  • 8.3 Public Services: Healthcare, Education, and Pensions
  • 8.4 The Struggle of Vulnerable Groups: Elderly, Rural Populations
  • 8.5 Social Protest and Organized Discontent

Chapter 9: Regional Variations and Federal-Local Relations

  • 9.1 The Diversity of Russia’s Regions: Economic, Ethnic, Political
  • 9.2 Centralization vs. Decentralization Debates
  • 9.3 Regional Elections and Local Leadership
  • 9.4 Public Support for Regional vs. Federal Governments
  • 9.5 The Chechen Wars and Their Impact on Public Opinion

Part IV: Assessing the Transformation

Chapter 10: Measuring Support: Trends in Public Opinion

  • 10.1 Key Indicators of Regime Support: Trust, Approval, Future Expectations
  • 10.2 Longitudinal Analysis of Public Opinion Data (1991-Present, as relevant to publication date)
  • 10.3 Identifying Segments of the Population: Supporters, Opponents, Indifferents
  • 10.4 The Gap Between Formal Democracy and Popular Consent
  • 10.5 Methodological Challenges in Surveying Post-Soviet Populations

Chapter 11: Russia’s Path Compared: Lessons from Post-Communist Transitions

  • 11.1 Similarities and Differences with Central European Transitions
  • 11.2 The Role of Historical Context and Political Culture
  • 11.3 Divergent Paths to State-Building and Legitimacy
  • 11.4 Why Russia’s Transformation is Unique

Conclusion: The Fragile Foundations of Popular Support

  • Recapitulating the Dynamics of Legitimacy-Building in Post-Soviet Russia
  • The Balance of Order, Freedom, and Economic Well-being
  • The Enduring Challenges for the New Regime
  • Implications for Russia’s Political Future
  • Broader Lessons for Post-Authoritarian Transitions

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