Deliberation in the Russian state Duma: from a seat of discussion to a tool of autocracy, 1996-2021

Why do legislators continue to engage in parliamentary floor activities under authoritarian regimes when policy decisions and voting outcomes are often predetermined before reaching the debate stage? This dissertation investigates the evolution of the Russian State Duma from a semi democratic instit...

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Main Author: James, N
Other Authors: Chaisty, P
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2024