Russia Flashcards
In communist societies, nomenklatura is a process followed for
Recruitment of elites
According to Karl Marx, the economic system of capitalism supports?
A widening gap between the rich and poor
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by introducing and promoting
Westernization
What is a type of natural resource that Russia lacks?
Warm water ports
In contrast to most modern nations, Russia has a stronger tradition of
Statism
In contrast to Britain, Russia had almost always had difficulty with
Gradual and ordered change
Which of the following accurately compares Russian stars to English monarchs?
A constitutional monarchy developed in England, and absolutism remained firmly in place in Russia
The Politburo, collective farms, Five Year Plans, and Gosplan were all put in place by
Stalin
The revolution of 1991 caused the
Collapse of the USSR
The organization of the Russian Federation into “autonomous regions”, republics, and provinces is based on
Ethnicity
In Russia, the two religions with the largest number of adherents are?
Roman Orthodoxy and Islam
Voter turnout in Russia since the early 1990s has been
Higher than US, but lower than Britain
Which of the following best describes the government structure of the Russian Federation?
Asymmetric federalism
Which of the following was a consequence of the elimination of single member districts in the Duma before the election of 2007?
Fewer seats have been conquered by minor parties
Which of the following political parties gained NO seats in the Duma in the elections of 2007 and 2011?
Yabloko
Which of the following political leaders is best known for his extreme nationalist positions?
Zhirinovsky
In contrast to Britain, political parties in Russia are more likely to be
Parties of power
Despite considerable diversity, many of the people of the Caucasus region share a common
Religion (Islam)
The relationship between interest groups and the Russian government is best described as
State corporatism
Many large companies in Russia are either controlled by the government or by men loyal to Putin. This is sometimes called
Insider privatization
Which of the following best describes the current relationship between the media and the Russian government?
Although some media outlets are independent, the government puts tight restrictions on them
In contrast to the prime minister in Britain, the prime minister in Russia
Is appointed by the president
According to the constitution of 1993, the Duma has the power to
Reject the appointment of the prime minister
The most important function of the federal council is
Represent regions
The constitution of 1993 gave the power of judicial review to
Constitutional court
In both Britain and the Russian federation, the military
Shows few signs of becoming a political force
In contrast to Boris Yeltsin, Putin has shown leads enthusiasm for
Privatization of the economy
A major change in Russia’s international relationships came in 2012 when the country was finally accepted for membership in
WTO
A significant population problem for Russia over the past 20 years or so has been
Drop in overall population
Which of the following do the countries that form BRIC have in common?
Fast growing economies
