Books from a series "Political education"
Moscow, Europe Publishing House, 2007, pp 128 The present work contains information on issues related to the political parties’ participation in elections. The book takes into account all the latest changes to the federal laws that were introduced in June 2007 and also includes answers to practical questions that arise in law-enforcement practice. The present edition is meant for a wide circle of readers: legal practitioners, politicians, political scientists, political parties’ activists and all those who are interested in the issues of electoral law and party legislation. 
Moscow, Europe Publishing House, 2007, pp 32 The democratic electoral system used in electing representative (legislative) agencies of State power is largely a reflection of national, historical, cultural and legal specifics of a certain nation, based on the State sovereignty and territorial integrity. The legislator has rather wide opportunities for «designing» various electoral system models, which are only limited by the national constitution and universally recognized principles and norms of international law. The scale of existing electoral systems is rather extensive and diversified. The materials prepared by Igor Borisov will help you to understand the place of the modern Russian electoral system, its merits and specifics. 
Moscow, Party building in Russia is a development of the last 15 years. What began as a self-assembly of a few enthusiasts presently rallies hundreds of thousands. The things that make a successful party leader include a long list of areas where exceptional competence is required. He must at least master the nuances of the Russian legislation; have a thorough knowledge of the laws of social psychology and group interaction; respect the rules of electoral combat; have the ability to retain voters between elections and widen the party ranks. The task of this book is basic and almost encyclopedic – it attempts to give a generic and systemized conception of the party building skills learned by painful trial and error by those who spearheaded this work in Russia. 
A collection of essays compiled by G.O. Pavlovsky This annotated collection of Putin’s 2000–2007 addresses to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation uncovers their rationale labeled as «Putin’s plan» by Boris Gryzlov. This political tractate on the methods of rebuilding the Russian state after an epoch of chaos and capitulations represents an exemplary instance of strategic planning. Many of the president’s formulas have acquired their own life in the Russian political discourse, such as: the «vertical of power», the «dictatorship of law», the «effective state», the «liberal society of free people» and the «Russian world». But what really matters is the fact that today Putin’s plan for Russia is no longer a utopia. It worked! It resulted to be an effective and triumphantly accomplished plan. The book reveals the secrets of one of the most improbable victories in the world politics of the XXIst century. It can be used as a guide to the practical political planning. This is why our collection is a resource book for every future Russian politician not excluding the head of state. 
Moscow, Europe Publishing House, 2007, pp 152 What is the effect of the overall reduction in the level of political reflection? It, for instance, is to blame for the appearance of such senseless new expressions as political crisis management (how on Earth can a crisis be managed?), Third World countries, East-West confrontation, etc. Such expressions mystify the political thinking and clog the pores of our perception of reality. This is precisely why, in the end, the authorities are able to lie to us. The author builds his analysis of the myths that dominate the political thinking on a rich collection of anecdotal evidence and intrigues. In this book you will find witty comments on the work of experts, political will and a great number of historical personae. 
Compiled by I.E. Diskin 2007 is the year of two jubilees, February and October - the two Russian revolutions, one of which has been canonized and the other anathematized by intellectuals. Together, they have been called a failure of the great chance for freedom. Russian intellectuals have a weakness for thinking in terms of lost opportunities. There is yet another such instance in their historical memory - it has been said that almost the very morning Alexander II was about to sign a Constitution, the course of history was reversed by revolutionary terrorists. It is hard to argue with the opinion that the destiny of a great country was in many respects dependent on processes that were out of control of even such a powerful individual as the Czar. It is equally obvious that there were moments when too much depended on a random combination of judgments within a narrow circle of people. The anthology unfolds a panorama of a major ideological confrontation that determined the historical course of our country for many decades ahead. 
Moscow, Europe Publishing House, 2006, pp 480 The book represents the first Russian attempt to study specifics of information work in the state apparatus. Information work is examined as a special format of public administration. The manual covers analysis of the content of information space, various stages of the information process, the state of information balance, and presents the subjects and objects within an information process. Drawing upon their own experience and that of their colleagues, the authors offer practical recommendations on organization of work with mass media in government agencies, including sectoral and regional levels of administration. The book is intended for press secretaries, senior officers of government agencies and local administration bodies, who need to be aware of the opportunities offered by information work and its limitations.
Compiled by Pavel Danilin This is a collection of quotes from Russian ultra-liberals, pseudo-patriots, radical nationalists who are trying to aestheticize fascism and promote fascist glamour. Fascism is presented in a glossy magazine format, a pseudo-intellectual TV-show or a colorful rally. Fascist aesthetics is being imposed on the public. The subjects of racial segregation and genocide are not concealed – instead, they are given a positive evaluation, being accentuated with images of "fair-haired mighty Arians in black uniform with swastikas and skulls". This is a very dangerous tendency for Russia. As older generations are passing away, historical amnesia becomes a looming danger. A glossy SS officer Dietrich is aesthetically more attractive that a smudged infantry soldier Vanya.
Compiled by Nikita Garadzha It is not often that articles by top government officials, seasoned politicians and serious political analysts are to be found together under the same book cover. The unifying theme that brings them together is Russia and their concerns over the best ways of preserving its national «Ego», which they communicate through politics, economics and the sphere of values. Their fears are plausible, for in today’s world one country, the USA, is striving to consolidate its own sovereignty by denying others the right to retain their identity. At the same time, European countries are torn between their traditional inclination towards self-dependent existence and an effort to establish a uniform «Ego» for unified Europe, Europe without Russia. All the authors are united in recognizing that preservation of Russian sovereignty is only possible through active efforts, i.e. through its reaffirmation, by setting ambitious targets and attaining them within a democratic model of social development. Such a complex set of objectives has never yet been achieved in Russia’s millennial history.
Foreword by Sergey Belanovskiy Georgy Khazagerov is one of the best Russian experts in rhetoric. The scope of his interests includes all genres of the art of persuasion, methods of obtaining political results with a proficient use of words. This brochure deals with a narrow subject of political authority rhetoric. The author uncovers the principal tasks of rhetoric that any political force playing the role of the «party in power» has to tackle. How can you explain unpopular decisions to people? How can you give a proper answer to the straight-from-the-shoulder and often groundless accusations from the opposition? This book offers both general principles and case studies. 
Compiled by V.D.Nechaev, A.V.Filippov A long-awaited teach-yourself book of political knowledge for a young person who is fresh from High School and still eager to get a better understanding of the world and his/her country, a new citizen aspiring for greater political maturity. The collection with a study-book format has dozens of documents, addresses and interviews with Russian politicians, both domestic and foreign critical comments grouped in a dozen of topical sections, ranging from definitions of politics itself to the subject of the national sovereignty and the role it plays in our days; from a concise and profound description of main political ideologies to the political system of the State and the nature of its reformation. Each chapter ends with carefully phrased questions that may only be answered by an attentive and judicious reader. The book is useful both for reference and as a textbook. |
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