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…
Introduction-- V.Kononenko The Formation of Russia's Network Directorate-- O.Kryshtanovskaya & S.White Can Medvedev Change Sistema? Informal Networks and Public Administration in Russia-- A.Ledeneva Crooked Hierarchy and Reshuffled Networks: Reforming Russia's Dysfunctional Mili…