Putin promotes himself as a big reformer but no real actions have been undertaken so far, which would prove that true. Therefore I am asking myself, if President Putin is rather a reformer or a power-politician.
Where are the necessary reforms Putin is talking about? Does Putin really want to reform the country for the better or is his major concern to maintain his position as president? Are the new reforms meant seriously or are they just a way to quiet up the critics and protect his position? It is very unclear where Russia is heading too. If you believe the official statement, you would see a democratic reformed Russia. Unfortunately if you dig deeper, Putins words need to be doubted. No effective reforms were installed that would have turned the country around.
What are Putins real intentions, aims and goals? I am questioning myself what kind of influence he has on the Russian economy.
In my paper I will try to answer all these questions. Further I choose this topic as discussions about Russia’s economical strength are constantly going on.
For me, Wladimir Putin is a very interesting man. It seems very difficult to figure him out or for what he is actually standing for. His behaviour on certain issues is much contradicted what makes him a very difficult business partner. He seams to have two faces.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- WLADIMIR PUTIN
- OLIGARCHY
- CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT THE YUKOS AFFAIR
- ECONOMIC REFORM PROGRAM
- REFORMS
- TAX REFORM
- LAND REFORM
- PRIVATIZATION
- THE BANK SECTOR
- STRUCTURE
- CONCLUSION
- TRADE POLICY
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the influence of Vladimir Putin on the Russian economy, particularly his role in economic reforms and his relationship with the Oligarchs. The main objective is to analyze Putin's economic policies and their impact on the Russian economy, while also examining his motivations and goals.
- Putin's economic reforms and their effectiveness
- The relationship between Putin and the Oligarchs
- The political and economic impact of Putin's policies
- Putin's international relations and their impact on the economy
- The role of the state and the private sector in the Russian economy
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction presents the question of whether Putin is a true reformer or a power-politician, analyzing his economic actions and their impact on the Russian economy.
The chapter on Vladimir Putin discusses his foreign policy, focusing on his relationship with the US and his approach to global issues. It also examines his domestic policies and the economic stabilization efforts he undertook.
The chapter on Oligarchy explores Putin's attacks on certain Oligarchs, analyzing their motives and the impact on the Russian business environment. It delves into specific cases like the Yukos affair and the arrest of Khodorkovsky, highlighting the political dimensions of these actions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the Russian economy, Vladimir Putin's economic policies, the role of the Oligarchs, economic reforms, privatization, the bank sector, trade policy, and the political implications of these issues. The key terms also include macro-economic stability, micro-economic reform, WTO membership, and the impact of international relations on the Russian economy.
- Quote paper
- Karin Rammerstorfer (Author), 2007, The russian economy under Putin, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/112165
