Stoliarov presents an analysis of the historical traditions and distinctive features of modern Russian federalism. He reviews the state of affairs in today's Russia as it strives to become a federal democracy securing the rights and liberties of its citizens. By tracing two contrasting ideas - federalism and derzhavnost (dictatorship of power) - in the legacy of the Russian state, and in relations between the modern federal government and the regions, he demonstrates the need for balance in the delimitation of power. The election in 2000 if Vladimir Putin as President raised doubts about the future of federalism among politicians and citizens, but Stoliarov believes that the development of federalism is the only way forward for this multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. He shows that the strengthening of 'vertical power' and 'dictatorship of the law', despite their patriotic appeal, are likely to have a negative effect on the building of democracy and federalism in Russia.
Author(s): Mikha Stoliarov
Edition: 1
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 272
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Foreword: historical dimensions of Russian federalism......Page 12
Introduction: Russia on the way to the new millennium......Page 18
Statehood legacy Sovereign Russia: traditions of power......Page 24
The rollercoaster of Russian federalism......Page 85
Quo vadis, Russia?......Page 150
~Union lasts forever~......Page 223
Postscript......Page 277
Notes......Page 279
Index......Page 298
