Russia made uneven progress in democratization during the 1990s, but this limited progress was reversed after Vladimir Putin rose to power in 1999-2000, according to many observers. During this period, the State Duma (lower legislative chamber) became dominated by government- approved parties, gubernatorial elections were abolished, and the government consolidated ownership or control over major media and industries, including the energy sector.
Author: Jim Nichol |
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2014 |
Number of Pages: 110 pages |
Binding: Paperback or Softback |
ISBN-10: 1500541575 |
ISBN-13: 9781500541576 |