Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-181) and index.
Contents:
Conclusions / Vadim Kononenko. 7. The formation of Russia's network directorate / Olga Kryshtanovskaya and Stephen White -- 2. Can Medvedev change Sistema?: informal networks and public administration in Russia / Alena Ledeneva -- 3. Crooked hierarchy and reshuffled networks: reforming Russia's dysfunctional military machine / Pavel Baev - 4. - Who is running Russia's regions? / Nikolay Petrov -- 5. Networks, cronies and business plans: business-state relations in Russia / Philip Hanson -- 6. The Russian network state as a great power / Stefanie Ortmann -- 7. Conclusions / Vadim Kononenko.
Summary:
"Discusses the ambiguous nature of the state in Russia, focusing on elite networks and their role in policy processes. This book examines the paradoxical dualism of state institutions and ruling networks, providing answers as to why some decisions are not implemented, and why the state exists despite the systemic inefficiency of its institutions"-- Provided by publisher.
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