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| Case Code: CLIBE022 |
| Case Length: 3 pages |
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| Pub Date: 2005 |
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| Subject :Business Environment |
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Political Reforms in Russia * |
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| The caselet explains the re-election of Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia and the political reforms initiated by him. It also discusses the views of critics on the political reforms in Russia. |
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- Political reforms in Russia.
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- Objectives of the political reforms in Russia.
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- Criticism against the reforms initiated by Vladimir Putin.
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| Introduction |
Vladimir Putin's second term in office, after his re-election as Russian President on March 14, 2004, has been marked by his introduction of a number of political reforms. In September 2004, he proposed ending the system of direct election of Russia's regional governors.
He wants the existing system of direct elections replaced with a system where candidates are put forward by the president and approved by local assemblies. In case, the local assemblies fail to approve the president's nominees, he can dissolve the local assemblies. Another of Putin's proposals is to put an end to voting in constituencies for parliamentary elections. ..
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1. "It is difficult to say whether Russia plans to follow the road of political freedom or whether it could be the beginning of the end for Russia's fledgling democracy." Comment.
2. Do you agree with Putin's view that centralized authority is required for Russia's economic and political development for the foreseeable future rather than a more decentralized authority? Justify your answer.
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Vladimir Putin, political reforms, KGB, siloviki cadres, authoritarian system, Russian Federation, Duma, political freedom
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