Russian Political System Faces Significant Challenges Dealing with Economic Crisis

Author(s): Robert Orttung
Editor(s): Jeronim Perovic, Robert Orttung, Matthias Neumann, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder
Series: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Issue: 49
Pages: 8-11
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Research Centre for East European Studies, University of Bremen
Publication Year: 2008

The recent drop in oil prices and the global financial crisis present difficult problems for Russia's political system. The concentration of power makes it possible for Russia's leaders to respond quickly. However, without input from a wide range of social groups, it is not clear that the leaders will choose the most appropriate policies or be able to implement them efficiently.

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