Suing Russia at Home

2012

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DOI 10.2753/ppc1075-8216590502
Data confidence 85 high
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Abstract

Despite Russia's turn away from democracy and deep cynicism about the judiciary, Russians are suing government officials with increasing frequency, and they often win. The regime tolerates this situation because it has opposing priorities: to ensure social harmony while rewarding bureaucratic loyalty.