The rise of counter-elite can take Russia in a new direction Sweeping political changes in Russia might eventually come from a counter-elite — from those who already hold high-ranking positions in the current regime and are well integrated into the ruling classSweeping political changes in Russia might eventually come from a counter-elite — from those who already hold high-ranking positions in the current regime and are well integrated into the ruling class.Pictured left-right: Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin’s former Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Photo: RIA NovostiThis article first appeared at the website of …read more
Source: Russia Direct