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Civil Societies
Non-governmental organizations and institutions representing citizens' interests.
Key issue in Russian civil societies
Significant government control, including repression and limited funding.
What did the 2007 law restrict?
Public demonstrations and protests by individuals.
What happened to Pussy Riot in 2012?
They were arrested for performing a protest in a church against Putin.
Political Parties in Russia
Dominated by the United Russia party with limited influence from others due to repression.
Political Parties in the UK
Multi-party system with major parties like Conservative and Labour, plus smaller parties.
What is the structure of the Russian Constitution?
Federal semi-presidential republic with two sections and 137 articles.
Roles of PM in Russia
Appointed by the President, responsible for domestic policy.
Electoral rules in Russia
Criticism for lack of fairness and obstacles for opposition parties.
Electoral rules in the UK
Uses a first-past-the-post system where the candidate with most votes wins.
How does the Russian government undermine civil society groups?
by implementing restrictive laws that limit their activities (requiring them to register as "foreign agents" if they receive foreign funding)
Can delegitimaize there work and cause public distrust
Authorities use harassment, intimidation, and financial pressure to silence dissenting voices
How is Russia trying to quell the voice of the people? (use evidence such as “Pussy Riot”)
Through crackdowns on protests and dissent
Example: the arrest of members of the feminist punk group "Pussy Riot" shows the government’s intolerance for political dissent
Perofrmace against Putin in a church led to harsh legal consequences, demonstrating the risks activists face and discouraging public opposition