Candidate Strategies and Electoral Competition in the Russian Federation

Candidate Strategies and Electoral Competition in the Russian Federation

Regina Smyth, 2006, Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics

Overview

Competitive elections in the Russian Federation marked a shift from authoritarian rule in the early 1990s. However, over a decade later, a single party led by President Vladimir Putin poses a threat to Russia's democratic progress. This book analyzes how electoral competition can either foster or hinder democratic consolidation. It explores the conditions under which elections contribute to democratic development by examining their impact on the consolidation of democracy. The theoretical framework focuses on the creation of infrastructure that transforms competitive elections into mechanisms for democratic development.

Who it's for

• Students and researchers of Russian politics and comparative politics.
• Individuals interested in democratic consolidation and electoral strategies.
• Those studying the impact of political systems on democratic development.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 260
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics
• ISBN: 9780521846905
• Year: 2006