The State and Big Business in Russia: Understanding Kremlin-Business Relations in the Early Putin Era

This book explores the complex relationship between the Russian state and big business during Vladimir Putin's first two presidential terms (2000–2008). It shows how Putin's crackdown on the oligarchs led to the involvement of big business in policy formulation and the end of the successful framework for state-business relations. It also discusses why Yukos and its CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky were targeted and the consequences of this, including the expansion of the state's role in the Russian corporate sector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between the Russian state and prominent business entities during Vladimir Putin's initial two presidential terms (2000-2008). Drawing upon extensive original research, it centers its attention on the dynamic interaction between Russia's political elite and the influential 'oligarchs.' Through detailed analysis, it reveals how Putin's crackdown on this elite group prompted significant changes in the 'rules of the game,' leading to the active involvement of big business in policy formulation, particularly through the organizational framework of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). The book further explores the reasons behind the targeted persecution of Yukos and its CEO, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, by Russia's political authorities, culminating in the dismantling of the previously successful framework for state-business relations. This shift was accompanied by a pervasive atmosphere of fear and mutual distrust, as well as a significant expansion of the state's role and influence within the Russian corporate sector. The book meticulously examines these developments in depth, providing a comprehensive perspective on the evolving dynamics between the state and big business in Russia. By contextualizing them within the broader trend of increasing authoritarianism in the country, the book offers valuable insights into the complex and evolving relationship between these powerful entities in post-Soviet Russia.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032170961