Trust, political participation, and the stability of Russia's regime

Olga Misik in front of riot police

Trust, political participation, and the stability of Russia's regime

Monday, 13 February 2023 - 5:00pm to 6:45pm
Venue: 
Nissan Lecture Theatre
Speaker(s): 
Dr Danielle Lussier (Grinnell College, USA)
Convenor: 
Dr Marnie Howlett (DPIR, REES)
Series: 
Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Monday Seminar

A key feature contributing to public support for Putin over the past two decades is high levels of trust in him as an individual. This trust has shaped patterns of Russian political participation and allowed Putin to successfully deflect responsibility for unpopular government actions. This presentation will examine the relationship between trust in Putin, political participation and regime stability, while considering the impact of the war in Ukraine on public support for the regime.