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Transition under Eltsin: the Nomenklatura and Political Elite Circulation

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It is contended that study of ‘the nomenklatura’ is a poor indicator of élite change in post‐communist society; that current analysis of the ‘nomenklatura as political élite’ is inconclusive and methodologically unsound; that neither a ‘circulation’ nor a ‘reproduction’ of political élites can be determined from the reproduction of the ‘old nomenklatura’. While the nomenklatura was not unitary, not monolithic and not a political élite, it is considered—following Mosca—to be a political class with different political constituencies. It is argued that the values and outlook of élites are crucial in understanding the extent of political change. Moreover, the paradigm of élite change should be analysed in terms of élite differentiation, political values, political culture and ideological affinity. Based on original interview research with members of the Gorbachev and Eltsin political élites, it is shown that the élite structure is unstable and divided and political outcomes are likely to be authoritarian.

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  • David Lane, 1997. "Transition under Eltsin: the Nomenklatura and Political Elite Circulation," Political Studies, Political Studies Association, vol. 45(5), pages 855-874, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:polstu:v:45:y:1997:i:5:p:855-874
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-9248.00116
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    1. Sharon Werning Rivera, 2004. "Elites and the Diffusion of Foreign Models in Russia," Political Studies, Political Studies Association, vol. 52(1), pages 43-62, March.

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