Journal article
Troubleshooters, Political Machines, and Moscow's Regional Control
Slavic review, Vol.50(2), pp.347-358
1991
DOI: 10.2307/2500210
Abstract
Since the beginning of Soviet power, national leaders have been concerned with controlling the diverse regions that make up the Soviet Union. They have used many means, including coercion, to extend their influence over the localities. Lower-level party officials, especially regional first secretaries, have been crucial links between the national regime and the periphery. These officials juggle a complex set of political and economic responsibilities and must safeguard a region's political stability, while applying national directives. They oversee the economic life of their bailiwick and attempt to enhance its productivity. Recruiting and elevating these lower-level officials is critical to maintaining national influence in the regions; the 1988-1990 political reforms have not changed this method.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Troubleshooters, Political Machines, and Moscow's Regional Control
- Creators
- John Willerton - Department of Political Science, University of ArizonaWilliam Reisinger - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Slavic review, Vol.50(2), pp.347-358
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press; New York, USA
- DOI
- 10.2307/2500210
- ISSN
- 0037-6779
- eISSN
- 2325-7784
- Number of pages
- 12
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1991
- Academic Unit
- International Programs; Political Science
- Record Identifier
- 9983989287902771
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