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Russian Politics Today Stability and Fragility

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Edited by
Susanne A. Wengle
, University of Notre Dame
Published 2026

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Russian Politics Today provides an accessible, nuanced introduction to contemporary Russian politics at a time of increasing uncertainty. Using the lens of stability versus fragility as its overarching framework, this innovative textbook explores the forces that shape Russia's politics, economy, and society. It includes up-to-date chapters on core themes – Russia's strong presidency, its weak party system, and the role of civil society – alongside path-breaking coverage of the politics of gender, sexuality, social media, migration, and the environment. A…

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Key features

  • A diverse, international team of authors, including established scholars and rising stars from across Europe and North America, and edited by a leading scholar in Eurasian studies
  • Short, accessible chapters that forgo technical language to provide a concise introduction to each topic, as well as an overview of the latest research
  • Emphasis on domestic politics, foregrounding historical change of institutions, interests, and ideas, and the consolidation of authoritarian control under Putin, while also exploring how these impact foreign policy
  • Provides clearly defined core concepts in addition to the narrative on foundational historical trends to facilitate student comprehension

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