PSC 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Party System, Rein, Illiberal Democracy
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Interests in russia reassertion of state control led to blurring of line between private and state interests process of privatization and economic reform hijacked by small group of men who went on to dominate politics. Putin capitalized on popular discontent to rein in on oligarchs. Economic reform, economic collapse, and the rise of the oligarch converting to capitalism required selling off entire economy shock therapy: program of rapid economic liberalization intended to introduce market mechanisms in place of state control. Putin, the fall of the oligarchs, and business interests. Putin understood popular anger at oligarchs and quickly moved against them. Su government resolute in resisting pressure to allow alternative unions to have more voice and scope to organize. Government parties elite parties: vehicle to office for leaders without having a mass organization in the country most elite parties driven by attempts on part of kremlin to create.
