The modern political regime in Russia

The political regime of modern Russia is like a delegate democracy in its ideal variant. Its social orientation is quite clear. In fact, Russia's political regime is not a managed democracy, but an authoritarian one with liberal "habits." And according to polls, citizens of the country are quite happy with this version. Three out of ten people agree that Putin will remain in the main post for life. The rating of his support does not fall below 80%. Seeing this attitude to himself, V.Putin made it clear that, even after leaving the post of president, he will take part in the government of the state. So it happened. With a weaker president, he became prime minister, in order to return to his previous post in due time. Supporters of authoritarianism believe that Putin's reign confirms that this regime has a future. Market authoritarianism, created by him, follows the path of China, with the example of which one can see how managed modernization leads to a constant annual economic growth of 10% or more.

The political regime in Russia did not lead to significant changes in the institutions of the political system, but resources became concentrated, and power was centralized. Already she, and not the oligarchs, took control of the largest TV channels. And this means that all political decisions are now clearly and clearly formulated and brought to the citizens of the country. The influence of the Kremlin on the Internet and print media has spread.

The political regime in Russia also led to a restriction of the autonomy of power in the regions. Now former KGB officers and generals stand at the head of seven large districts created by V. V. Putin. The reforms brought about by the current political regime in Russia also affected the Federation Council, the upper chamber of the Federal Assembly. Henceforth, its composition is formed with the participation of the president. He abolished the election of governors by voting and himself makes those candidacies for the post of chief executive who were approved by the Legislative Assemblies of the Regions. That is, since 2005, the governors began not to elect, but to appoint. This has made the management system more effective, and the activities of the leaders in the regions are transparent and accountable.

Also, the political regime in Russia continues to contribute to the gradual weakening of the independence of the parliament. For comparison: if during the parliamentary elections in late 2003 he controlled governors in the regions and resources such as television channels, so that United Russia received the majority of votes, now its allies occupy more than half of the seats in it. True, with the withdrawal from the policy of the SPS and Yabloko parties, political competition also disappeared, and the manifestation of democracy became weaker.

However, it is worth acknowledging that the current political regime fully meets the requirements of the times. The state strengthened its capabilities and positions and thereby was able to satisfy the basic demands of citizens. For example, its actions in the sphere of education, in the arrangement of roads, in the payment of arrears to pensioners and state employees are palpable. Naturally, it should not stop, and continue to successfully operate in the field of public health, public safety, fight corruption, guarantee consumers protection of rights. Compared to the recession in the 1990s, the growth of the economy during Putin's tenure in power increased by almost 7%. There is also a trend of exceeding revenues to the budget over expenditures.

Of course, a huge role in the growth of the economy in Russia has had an increase in prices for gas and oil. But these resources are not endless, therefore the further development of the country depends on the innovative economy.