An examination of the management of Russian civil society

摘要: This thesis begins by examining the concepts of civil society and social capital. Specifically, it outlines role health education third sector organisations (TSOs) in building generating capital which is conducive to democratisation. Following this, presents literature on development context Russian Federation, highlighting a void our understanding TSOs this context. The review examines cultural-historic antecedents their impact development. These result three constraints limit ability establish as an autonomous space. In light these constraints, explores present day realities faced proposes that all-dominant nature state leads managed arrangements. Consequently addresses question how manifests itself Federation. Using qualitative research design, investigates control mechanisms created legislative framework, substitute for state, organisational characteristics within Based interview data from 82 across geographical regions, empirical chapters explore aspects in-depth. Firstly, demonstrates specific framework used legally mandated method manage society. Secondly, more subtle attempts And thirdly, highlights ways controls coerces them mimic marionette organisations. Overall, evidence presented throughout idiosyncratic arrangements Russia able direct