This book is the first study of the power of the Russian Parliament in the policy process from 1994-2001, within the context of executive-legislative relations. It challenges the widely held view that between 1994 and 2001 Russia had a presidential system with a strong, authoritarian leader who ruled by decree and a weak parliament which did not have much power.

'Tiffany Troxel masterfully traces the development of the Russian parliament's critical early years. This is the best book of its kind and Troxel's work will be the benchmark for anyone studying the institutionalization of the Russian parliament.'

David C. King, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University

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TIFFANY TROXEL completed a Ph.D. in Politics at St Antony's College, Oxford University in 1999. She also received a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Dr Troxel spent twelve months in Russia researching the Russian Parliament.

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Theoretical Modes of Neo-Institutionalism and the Problem of the Russian Case Constitutional Powers of the Russian Presidency and Parliament: The 1993 Russian Constitution Powers Inherent in the Structural Design of the Russian Presidency and Parliament Actual Legislative Powers of the Russian President and Parliament: Parliamentary Laws versus Presidential Decrees Vetoing and Overriding Vetoes on Legislation in Russia Actual Non-legislative Powers of the Russian President and Parliament: Cabinet Formation and Dismissal Budgetary Powers: The Power Struggle between the Executive and Legislature Conclusions: Parliamentary Power and the Democratic Transition and Consolidation Process in Russia Postscript: Parliamentary Power in Russia from May 1999 to January 2001 Bibliography List of Interviews Index