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From Wages to Loyalty:
Economic Incentives Behind Support for Russia’s Authoritarian Regime
Ekaterina Kurbangaleeva
August 14, 2025
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Ekaterina Kurbangaleeva
August 14, 2025
From Wages to Loyalty:
Economic Incentives Behind Support for Russia’s Authoritarian Regime
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