Liberal ideology has taken root in Russian society
	It is embraced by more dynamic sectors of the electorate, in particular the new business class
	It informs the activity of many key decision makers in the Russian executive branch, including the presidential and governmental structures
	It is the dominant ideology of powerful financial-industrial groups
	It has support of the influential mass media
	The president can thrust the reforms on population “from above”

 

Further reading: Russian Political Culture Paradoxes of Russian Mentality People Speak (Opinion Polls)

 

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