The Russian Economy in November 2012: Preliminary Data and Major Trends - Social and Political Background
Russian Economic Developments, No. 12, 2012
3 Pages Posted: 23 Dec 2012 Last revised: 17 Jun 2013
Date Written: December 22, 2012
Abstract
Roman Panov (who was consequently arrested), the top managers of Rostelecom, and the former topmost officials from the RF Ministry of Agriculture. The active coverage of these scandalous developments by the mass media indicates that the authorities are eager to boost their popularity by initiating an ostentatious anti-corruption campaign. According to public opinion research agencies, the approval ratings of the authorities were on the decline throughout the second half of 2012.
Keywords: Russian economy, social and political situation
JEL Classification: P16
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