Features of formation and functioning of ruling elite in the context of patronal presidentialism in Turkmenistan

Authors

  • І. Ю. Осадчук

Keywords:

system of government, political class, political elite, ruling class, ruling elite, patronal presidentialism, president of Turkmenistan

Abstract

Concepts of political class, political elite, ruling class, ruling elite, patronal presidentialism are analysed. The role of the president and his entourage during the formation of the ruling elite of  Turkmenistan is ascertained. Features of functioning of ruling elite in the context of patronal presidentialism in Turkmenistan are defined.

Issue

Section

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DEMOCRACY

How to Cite

Features of formation and functioning of ruling elite in the context of patronal presidentialism in Turkmenistan. (2015). The Journal of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series "Issues of Political Science", 27(1132), 59-62. https://periodicals.karazin.ua/politology/article/view/1360

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