This Element examines the evolution of authoritarianism in Russia from 2011 to 2023, focusing on its impact on contentious action. It argues that the primary determinant of contention, at both federal and regional levels, is authoritarian innovation characterized by reactive and proactive repression. Drawing on Russian legislation, reports from human rights organizations, media coverage, and a novel dataset of contentious events created from user-generated reports on Twitter using computational techniques, this Element contributes to the understanding of contentious politics in authoritarian regimes, underscoring the role of authoritarianism and its innovative responses in shaping contentious action.
By:
Bogdan Mamaev (Griffith University Queensland) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Weight: 293g ISBN:9781009560689 ISBN 10: 1009560689 Series:Elements in Contentious Politics Pages: 106 Publication Date:20 June 2024 Audience:
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction; 2. Explaining authoritarianism and contentious action; 3. Methodology; 4. Authoritarian innovation and contentious action in Russia; 5. Conclusion; References.