The First Steps of Russia's Public Chamber: Representation or Coordination?

Russian President Vladimir Putin created the Public Chamber to institutionalize a civil society that would provide feedback to the state while remaining within the boundaries of legitimate conflict. Putin's critics predicted that the Public Chamber would be a Kremlin puppet. During the first fe...

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Published in:Demokratizatsiya (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2008-09, Vol.16 (4), p.345-362
Main Author: Evans, Jr., Alfred B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chambers of commerce
Civil Society
Forecasts and trends
Legislation
NGOs
Non-governmental organizations
Nongovernmental Organizations
Political activism
Political systems
Politics
Presidential elections
Putin, Vladimir
Russia
Society
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Summary:Russian President Vladimir Putin created the Public Chamber to institutionalize a civil society that would provide feedback to the state while remaining within the boundaries of legitimate conflict. Putin's critics predicted that the Public Chamber would be a Kremlin puppet. During the first few months of its functioning, however, chamber members proved to be bolder than those critics expected and did not hesitate to criticize some of the state's policies. The Public Chamber's dependence on the presidential administration for its status is both an asset and a source of restraint for the Public Chamber members. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1074-6846
1940-4603
DOI:10.3200/demo.16.4.345-362