No. 223: Russian Siloviki

Author(s): Michael Rochlitz, V.A. Nomokonov, V.V. Filippov
Series Editor(s): Stephen Aris, Matthias Neumann, Robert Orttung, Jeronim Perović, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder, Aglaya Snetkov
Series: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Volume: 223
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich; Research Centre for East European Studies (FSO), University of Bremen; Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES), George Washington University; Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES), University of Zurich; German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
Publication Year: 2018

This edition examines the role and influence of the siloviki in Russian politics, economics and society. Firstly, Michael Rochlitz addresses the question of whether Putin controls or is controlled by the siloviki, noting a shift in Putin’s worldview to one more in line with that of the siloviki. Secondly, V.A. Nomokonov & V.V. Filippov analyze the role of the shadow state and crime in Russia, tracing its increasing influence on political, economic and legal affairs. Thirdly, Robert Orttung reviews Peter Reddaway’s recent book on Putin’s symbiotic relationship with the siloviki.

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