Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Vladimir Putin is the current president of Russia. He has been in power since 1999 (as both President and Prime Minister) and his leadership style is often characterized as authoritarian.
A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, who exercise absolute control with limited political freedoms.
Oligarchy: A form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals, typically wealthy elites.
Cult of Personality: The promotion and glorification of a political leader through propaganda, often resulting in an uncritical devotion to that leader.