Russian Elites Are Worried
Abstract
Russian elites are worried. The economic
recession, Western sanctions, and semiisolation
are endangering the personal
and professional interests of most of the upper
middle classes, scientific and cultural elites, topranking
administrators, and small and medium
entrepreneurs. The new confrontational course in
relations with Western countries undermines the
Putin leadership’s “contract” with elites and the
middle class: enrich yourselves and leave the rest to
us. The good years are over. Even a rise in oil prices
will not ensure return to steady growth and higher
salaries anytime soon...
Domains
Political science
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