Abstract
For centuries, the major force that connected Russia’s enormous spaces was political, economic and cultural centralisation. The unique aspect of the Russian tradition of state centralisation is strong vertical dominance of the centre and underdevelopment of horizontal ties between the regions. The Russian model of centre-regional relations works as long as Moscow preserves the dominant position in the country’s territorial structure. Such a dominance limits opportunities for regional economic development and reduces incentives for inter-regional cooperation and coordination. The current model of the centre-regional relationship is stable, supported by incumbent regional elites, and thus it can function for a long time, despite the inefficiencies. There are significant risks inbuilt in the current model. A significant decrease in Vladimir Putin’s popular support, especially if it is of a sustainable and irreversible character, would likely undermine the stability of centre-regional relations in Russia.
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