Russian governance reforms sustain old political ways

The prime minister is driving dynamic changes to the way government works, without touching the essence of 'Putinism'

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In this article

  • Mishustin and his backers
  • What the reforms are not
  • No voice for the public
  • Little independent action
  • No political evolution
  • Turning ideas into change
  • National projects
  • Coordination Centre
  • Administrative reform
  • Digital government

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