Making and breaking democratic transitions : the comparative politics of Russia's regions / Vladimir Gelʹman ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gelʹman, Vladimir, 1965-

Series:

Soviet bloc and after

The Soviet bloc and after

Standardized Title:

Rossii͡a regionov. English.

Language:

English

Russian

Subjects (All):

Local government--Russia (Federation).

Local government.

Russia (Federation).

Local officials and employees--Russia (Federation).

Local officials and employees.

Physical Description:

ix, 310 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2003]

Language Note:

Translated from the Russian.

Summary:

Focusing on the vastly different outcomes of post-Soviet regime transitions, this study explores why some societies have become more democratic and some have not. Based on in-depth comparative analyses, the book assesses political developments in six of Russia's regions (Saratov, Nizhnii Novgorod, Volgograd, Ryazan', Ul'yanovsk, and Tver' oblasts) since 1988.

Contents:

Transformations and regimes

Regional political regimes and governance systems in Russia

Saratov Oblastʹ

Nizhnii Novgorod Oblastʹ

Volgograd Oblastʹ

Ryazanʹ Oblastʹ

Ulʹyanovsk Oblastʹ

Tverʹ Oblastʹ

Comparative perspective.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-296) and index.

ISBN:

0742525600

OCLC:

51454452