The political regime of modern Russia is similar to delegative democracy in its ideal form. Its social orientation is quite clear. In fact, the political regime of Russia is not a controlled democracy, but an authoritarian one with liberal "manners." And judging by the polls, citizens of the country are quite happy with this version. Three out of ten people agree that V.V. Putin will remain in the main post for life. Its support rating does not fall below 80%. Seeing this attitude towards himself, V. Putin made it clear that, even after leaving the presidency, he would take part in government. And so it happened. Under a weaker president, he became prime minister in order to return to his previous position after a set time. Proponents of authoritarianism believe that Putin’s rule confirms that this regime has a future. The market authoritarianism he created follows the path of China, using the example of which one can see how controlled modernization leads to a constant annual economic growth of 10% or more.
The political regime in Russia did not lead to significant changes in the institutions of the political system, however, resources became concentrated and centralized power. Already she, and not the oligarchs, took control of the largest television channels. And this means that all political decisions are now clearly and clearly formulated and communicated to the citizens of the country. The Kremlin’s influence on the Internet and print media has spread.
The political regime in Russia also led to a limitation of the autonomy of power in the regions. Now, former KGB officers and generals are at the head of seven large districts created by V.V. Putin. The transformations brought about by the current political regime in Russia have also affected the Federation Council, the upper house of the Federal Assembly. From now on, its composition is being formed with the participation of the president. He canceled the election of governors by voting and he himself proposes those candidates for the post of head of the executive branch, which were approved by the Legislative Assemblies of the regions. That is, governors since 2005 were not elected, but appointed. This made the management system more efficient, and the activities of leaders in the regions transparent and accountable.
Also, the political regime in Russia continues to contribute to the gradual weakening of parliamentary independence. For comparison: if during the parliamentary elections at the end of 2003 he controlled the governors in the regions and such resources as TV channels so that the United Russia party won the majority of votes, now its allies occupy more than half of the seats in it. True, with the withdrawal of the SPS and Yabloko parties from politics, political competition also disappeared, and the manifestation of democracy became weaker.
However, it is worth recognizing that the current political regime is fully consistent with the requirements of the time. The state has strengthened its capabilities and positions and thereby was able to satisfy the basic needs of citizens. For example, his actions in the field of education, in the arrangement of roads, in the payment of debts to pensioners and state employees are palpable. Naturally, it should not stop, and continue to successfully operate in the field of health care, public safety, fight corruption, and guarantee consumer protection of rights. Compared with the recession in the 90s, the growth of the economy during the stay of V. V. Putin in power increased by almost 7%. There is also a tendency for budget revenues to exceed expenditures.
Of course, a huge role in the growth of the economy in Russia was made by the increase in gas and oil prices. But these resources are not endless, so the further development of the country depends on an innovative economy.