Russia at the crossroads

Article Abstract:

The best way to investigate the problems in Russia is to see them in terms of transition from one social system to another, and to look at the ways this transition affects and is affected by social, economic, cultural and political factors, both historically and contemporarily. An analysis in Russia in these terms reveals that an ideological education of the Russian people, who have never lived in a democracy, and a development of a democratic culture would aid the economic and political transition to full democracy.

Politics, Politics and culture, Culture

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Democratization, the bourgeoisie and Russia

Article Abstract:

Scholars consider the importance of the middle class and its weakness in Russia in discussions about the prospects for democracy. The events that had significant effect upon future Russian development include conflict between president and legislature, the Chechen war, and the president's health. Such events are shaped by structural changes within the society.

Middle classes, Middle class

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Russia, elections, democracy

Article Abstract:

Freedom of political parties to organize, ballot access, press freedom, and other (traditions of democracy besides the formal right to vote and holding of elections) need to be strengthened before Russia can be said to be a democracy.

Russia, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press

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