Geographic and Historical Observations on the Future of a Federal Russia

1 October 1993

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Post-Soviet Geography

Vol. 34 (8) , 530-540
https://doi.org/10.1080/10605851.1993.10640944

Abstract

A paper assessing prospects for the future of federalism in Russia investigates geographic and other factors that historically have either promoted or inhibited the unity of the Russian state. Among the major factors complicating the process of forging a new federal relationship among Russia's central government, republics, and oblast-level units, the paper focuses on the question of the Russian state's legitimacy, the only partial character of democratization, limited experience with constitutional federalism, and contradictions between individual and ethnic rights. 2 tables, 19 references.

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