Routledge - Federalism and Regional Policy in Contemporary Russia

Explore the complex dynamics of Russian governance with Federalism and Regional Policy in Contemporary Russia. Part of the Studies in Contemporary Russia series, this book examines how Russian leaders manage the tension between decentralizing governance in a diverse country and maintaining strict political control of the state. Since the early 2000s, federal authorities have developed specific systems to monitor regional elites and their leaders. The text analyzes the implementation of police control through special bodies subordinated to the federal center. Readers will learn how different mechanisms of fiscal federalism and investment policy are used to secure the loyalty of regional elites while maintaining a politically centralized administration. This academic resource is essential for students and professionals interested in European government and politics. It provides a detailed look at how policy implementation works within the regions and the methods used to ensure political stability across a socially and politically complex nation.