The Russian political elite:
characteristics and dynamics (based on research materials dating from 2011 to 2021)

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See also:

Palitay I.S.,
The Young Generation of the Russian Political Elite: Status and Personal Characteristics. – Polis. Political Studies. 2020. No5

Selezneva A.V., Rogozar-Kolpakova I.I., Filistovich Ye.S., Trofimova V.V., Dobrynina Ye.P., Streletz I.E.,
Russian political elite: analysis from the perspective of the human capital concept. – Polis. Political Studies. 2010. No4

Shestopal Ye.B.,
Image of Authority in Russia: Desires and Reality (Politico-Psychological Analysis). – Polis. Political Studies. 1995. No4

Shestopal Ye.B., Novikova-Grund M.V.,
The Images of Twelve Leading Russian Politicians in the Perception of the Public (Psychological and linguistic Analysis).. – Polis. Political Studies. 1996. No5

Blinov V.V.,
Politico-Psychological Analysis of the Conservative Values in Contemporary Russia. – Polis. Political Studies. 2008. No5

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