The Evolution of Authoritarianism and Contentious Action in Russia

This Element examines the evolution of authoritarianism and the role of innovation in Russia's politics using computational analysis.

Bogdan Mamaev (Author)

9781009560689, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 June 2024

106 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm, 0.293 kg

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.

1. Introduction
2. Explaining authoritarianism and contentious action
3. Methodology
4. Authoritarian innovation and contentious action in Russia
5. Conclusion
References.

Subject Areas: Sociology [JHB]