POLI1042 Lecture 11: Note Feb 27, 2017
Document Summary
Putin"s stature is at the center of the regime power goes well beyond being president. Nature of the regime basis of popularity from about 2000-12, russia per capita income doubles. Goals centralize government promote law and order revive the economy to some degree centered on the oil and natural gas sectors monopolized by the state owned company. Putin has reversed the need for law and order. Chechnya"s under control winning elections at 70%, some xing going on in this rigged in chechnya and the hinterland. Putin controls the media, monopolized from the government"s point of view, especially during elections. Power vertical challenges from outsiders in provincial areas, challenged the regime. Putin eliminate elections for provincial governors and now he elects them himself they are con rmed by people in his bureaucracy, always get approved. Putin leaned on his cronies to keep the people in work.