Conditions for Local Self-Governance Across Russian Regions

S. B. Spencer; O. V. Mayorova; S. V. Suslova; A. A. Bozhya-Volya; E. R. Shvarczaid

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Conditions for Local Self-Governance Across Russian Regions

P. 384–392.

Spencer S. B., Mayorova O. V., Suslova S. V., Bozhya-Volya A. A., Shvarczaid E. R.

This research combines theories of civil society and local self-governance in describing citizen participation in solving neighborhood problems. Similar to neighborhood associations elsewhere, in Russia “organizations of territorial social selfgovernance” (TOS) have been formed to facilitate citizen participation in improving their communities. This research presents the first ever study of TOS across all Russian regions, drawing on a range of secondary data, lists of registered groups, and a phone survey of potential collaboration partners conducted in 2015. This paper explores the current state of these groups and their potential for collaboration with other civic organizations, government and business.

Language: English

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