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Matthew Rojansky
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In The Media
Russia's Re-evaluation
Although many Russians are upset with government corruption and the outcome of the recent parliamentary elections, the majority of middle class Russians are unlikely to mobilize and take to the streets.
Published on Dec 16, 2011
Source: Agenda with Steve Paikin
In a conversation with Russia experts on The Agenda with Steve Paikin, Carnegie’s Matthew Rojansky argued that despite United Russia’s drop in the polls, Putin “is still head and shoulders the most popular man in the country.” Many Russians are upset with government corruption and the outcome of the recent parliamentary elections, but the majority of middle class Russians are not going to mobilize and take to the streets. Putin may offer some concessions by promising more transparency or introducing younger officials into his administration, but the system he has created is here to stay, Rojansky concluded.
About the Author
Matthew Rojansky
Former Deputy Director, Russia and Eurasia Program
Rojansky, formerly executive director of the Partnership for a Secure America, is an expert on U.S. and Russian national security and nuclear-weapon policies.
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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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