(Didn’t read the entire thing). I assume stability here means that big changes in Russian society and big changes in its stated ideology occur with more indepen

(Didn’t read the entire thing). I assume stability here means that big changes in Russian society and big changes in its stated ideology occur with more independence than more-transparent Western states. Looking at this in terms of a powdered-wig upper class with negotiable access to control defies the siloviki narrative of Russian history. We’re all wondering what collective leadership will execute Putin’s plans for succession.