Russia Vocab

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Asymmetric Federalism
A system where different regions within a country have varying levels of autonomy and power, as seen in Russia.
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Republics (Russian regional government)
Ethnic-based federal subjects in Russia that have their own constitutions and official languages.
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Oblasts
The most common type of federal subject in Russia, similar to provinces.
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Krais
Similar to oblasts, but historically designated for frontier or border regions.
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Duma
The lower house of Russia’s Federal Assembly, responsible for passing laws.
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Constitutional Court of Russia
Russia’s highest judicial authority for constitutional matters.
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Federation Council
The upper house of Russia’s Federal Assembly, representing regional governments.
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Federal Assembly of Russia
Russia’s national legislature, consisting of the Duma and Federation Council.
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Vladimir Putin
Russia’s long-serving leader who has centralized power since 1999.
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Mikhail Mishustin
The current Prime Minister of Russia, known for economic reforms.
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United Russia
The dominant political party in Russia, closely tied to Vladimir Putin.
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A Just Russia
A nominally left-leaning party that largely aligns with the Kremlin.
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Sunni Muslim
The largest branch of Islam, followed by many ethnic groups in Russia.
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Russian Orthodox
The dominant branch of Christianity in Russia, linked to national identity.
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Chechen
An ethnic group native to Chechnya, predominantly Muslim.
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Slav
An ethno-linguistic group that includes Russians, Ukrainians, and others.
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Chechnya
A republic in southern Russia with a history of separatist conflicts.
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Oligarchs (Russia specific)
Wealthy business elites in Russia with significant influence.
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Pragmatic party
A political party focusing on practical policies rather than ideological commitments.
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Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR)
A nationalist, far-right party known for anti-Western rhetoric.
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Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF)
Russia’s main opposition party advocating for Soviet-style policies.
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Xenophobic
Having an intense dislike of people from other countries.
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Snow Revolution (2011-13)
A series of protests in Russia against election fraud and Vladimir Putin.
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Nashi
A pro-Kremlin youth movement that supported Vladimir Putin.
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Chechen rebels
Armed groups in Chechnya that fought against Russian rule.
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Crimea
A peninsula in the Black Sea that Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
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Statism
The belief that the state should have a strong role in economic and social affairs.
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Resource Curse
The paradox where resource-rich countries experience slower economic growth.
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Free Market
An economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand.
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Rentier State
A country that derives most of its revenue from selling natural resources.
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Dominant/Single Party System
A political system where one party consistently holds power.
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Corporatism
A system where the government works closely with businesses and organizations.
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Communism
A political ideology advocating for collective ownership of resources.