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By Smyth Regina
Regina Smyth, 2006, Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics
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.