Civil Society in Putin's Russia

The book presents a unique perspective on civil society in Russia, arguing that it is evolving in its own distinctive manner rather than being weak or stagnant. It highlights the limitations of government and elite initiatives aimed at fostering civil society, as well as the ineffectiveness of external efforts to promote it. This analysis challenges conventional views on the state of democracy and civic engagement in Russia, offering a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in its civil society development.