1. The dual state in Russia; 2. Succession struggles and electoral contests; 3. Political power and factionalism; 4. A genuinely political economy; 5. Managed succession; 6. War of the Putin succession; 7. Duma selection; 8. Presidential succession; 9. Medvedev's challenge; 10. Conclusion: transcending the dual state.
An original analysis of Russian politics, reflecting on the underlying features of Russia's political system since 1991.
Richard Sakwa is Professor of Russian and European Politics at the University of Kent.
'The Crisis of Russian Democracy is an important book, an elegant
and impressively well informed interpretation of what really goes
on in Russian politics. Its account of the Putin–Medvedev
succession should be a fundamental reference for all future work on
the Putin period.' Henry E. Hale, George Washington University
'Richard Sakwa has long been renowned for his forensic studies of
Russian politics. This time he focuses on how what he calls 'the
dual state' - the 'permanent crisis' created by the ongoing
struggle between the formal constitutional order and the shadowy
'administrative regime' - survived the stress test of transition
from Putin to Medvedev as president in 2007–08. A must for any
serious student of modern Russia.' Andrew Wilson, European Council
on Foreign Relations
'Richard Sakwa, a leading British scholar on Russia's domestic
politics, has written a meaty, well-researched, rather sprawling
book that covers the years 2004–2009 … Sakwa writes clear, very
readable prose.' Peter Reddaway, International Affairs
'The Crisis of Russian Democracy is a highly recommendable book,
especially because the next 'operation succession' is currently
underway. Sakwa provides an analytical framework which is very
useful for understanding current affairs in Russia.' The
International Spectator
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