Why Not Parties in Russia?

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This book brings the case of Russia to bear on theories of democracy. Whereas virtually every classic work takes political parties to be inevitable and essential to democracy, Russia has been dominated by nonpartisan politicians ever since communism collapsed. This book mobilizes public opinion surveys, interviews with Russian politicians, careful tracking of campaigns, and analysis of voting patterns to show why Russia stands out as a preserve of nonpartisanship. Key factors include federalism, an extremely strong presidency, and the way Russia distributed property and power as the communist system collapsed.