"peregudov" - 1 õppematerjal

Strategies of creating a dominant party – the case of UR

According to the Putin, the Front was formulated to allow "all members of youth, women's and veteran organizations, business associations and trade unions to take direct part in the decision- making process" by joining its forces (Andreeva 2011). Within this context, The United Russia has established close relations with major business organizations. For example, the party has settled an agreement in terms of cooperation with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Peregudov 2009: 52). A strategic alliance has also been created with the country's leading trade union association, the Russian Federation of Independent Trade Unions and with the Women's Union of Russia (Ibid 2009: 52). These associations with its employers and employees may be seen as just another expression of the extensive reach of United Russia, of its commitment to put all social segments and organizations that have any considerable impact under the control of political representation.