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Nielen, Julie Jojo (2014)

Sergei Udaltsov and Levyi Front: a Plethora of Potential

Bachelor thesis | Russische Studies (BA)

This study analyses the possibility of Levyi Front being the 'savior of the Russian left'. This is done by comparing Levyi Front to the six main characteristics that define successful opposition in autocratic regimes as defined by Alfred Stepan. We will argue that although they do adhere to most of these characteristics, it is mostly a potential 'savior', but might not be able to force actual change in the modern Russian political arena.

Levyi Front

Russian Politics

Sergei Udaltsov

Oppositional Politics

Left

Opposition

Author

Nielen, Julie Jojo

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

BA Ruslandkunde

Supervisors

Frear, Matthew

ECTS Credits

10

Language

en