Who really runs Russia: 2 influential structures

Vladimir Putin became president of Russia for the first time in 2000. He was put in charge of the country by the FSB institution, which still plays a big role in the country.

Russia differs from many civilized countries, in particular dictatorial form of government. However, now it is not only Putin who is leading the aggressor country. Doctor of Historical Sciences Yuri Felshtinsky spoke about this 24 Channel, noting that in Russia there are 2 influential structures.

Not only Putin

As Felshtinsky noted, when a person has been in charge for 20 years, he gradually stops looking at himself as a protege and at the same time The management system is being strengthened, which can become the main one – the presidential apparatus.

Today in Russia there are two management systems. One controls openly – presidential office, headed by Putin, the former head of the FSB and the FSB department, which is headed by a board.

The Security Council in Russia has always been a symbolic body and did not participate in government. There is also a cabinet of ministers. By the way, now all the ministers are probably nervously waiting for new appointments, because they don’t understand whether they will remain in their posts or will be removed, said the Doctor of Historical Sciences.

One of the most important is the position of prime minister, because according to the Russian constitution, if something happens to the president, the prime minister becomes acting president.

“This is exactly how Putin came to power. Therefore, the position of prime minister from this point of view is extremely important. In general, the cabinet of ministers, traditionally in Russia, has nothing to do with political decisions,” added Felshtinsky.

What's happening in Russia

• The FSB banned Russian officials, deputies and government employees from traveling abroad, even to “friendly” countries. Intelligence services believe that officials may unwittingly divulge state secrets or they will be detained and offered a deal to reveal “secrets”.
• Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov and his friend were sent to a pre-trial detention center . Both are accused of receiving a large amount of bribe. Shoigu’s comrade-in-arms is being held in custody until June 23, 2024.
• At the same time, in the Orsk region of Russia they cannot curb the consequences of the dam break that occurred on April 5. However, Putin decided only now to hold a meeting on the disaster.