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Slavophile vs Western
Conflict between Slavic customs and history that caused Russia to resist outside influences, and Western modernization and trading in order to become a major economic power
Constitution of 1993
Allowed for a strong President and Duma to be elected by ½ proportional votes and ½ single member districts (eliminated in 2007 when made completely proportional)
3 Distinct Time Periods
Autocratic rule by Tsars
20th century Communist Party control
Democracy + free market rule
Nomenklatura
Positions of power granted by the party to “promising” members of lower ranking positions
Glasnost
Placed emphasis on social “openness” and encouraged public discussion on political, economic, and social issues
Red vs White
Civil war that occurred in 1918 between the White Army, which was led by Russian military leaders funded by the Allies, and the Red Army, which was led by Vladimir Lenin. With his victory, Lenin instituted his New Economic Policy which allowed for privatized ownership under central control
Egalitarian
Equal political, social, and economic benefits for all
Prime Minister
Head of government and the cabinet who is nominated by the president and confirmed by members of the Federal Assembly. Ensures rule of law, managed economy, and heads civil service system
President
Head of state who is elected by citizens. Issues decrees with force of law, commander-in-chief of armed forces, responsible for domestic & foreign policy
Duma
Made up of 450 deputies, elected through a partially proportional, partially single member district. Have the power to pass bills, approve budgets, confirm political appointments of the president, and vote of no confidence (lower house)
Federation Council
Made up of 170 deputies consisting of 2 members from each of the 85 federal administrative units. One of the two members appointed by regional legislature, other by regional governor. Has the power to delay legislation, approve troop deployments, and ratify treaties
United Russia
Putin’s conservative party that was founded in 2001 in order to create a stable environment that benefits very few by working with the oligarchies
Communist Party
Old communist party that was founded in 1993 which resisted reforms under Gorbachev and supports centralized planning & gaining back territories lost when Soviet Union was dissolved
Liberal Democrats
Extremely nationalistic party that was created by the KGB and is neither liberal or democratic
A Just Russia
Conglomeration of many parties formed in 2006 who guarantee individual rights and a working welfare state
