The Role of Middle Class in Moscow Protests between 2011 and 2013

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Research Problem
• Salience and Novelty
• Questions
• Objectives
• Hypothesis
• Research Design and Research Method
• Literature Review
• Theory and Method
• Qualitative Research Method
• Theoretical Framework
• Methodology
• Theoretical Approaches towards Social Movements Studies
• Middle Class Definition
• Research Analysis
• Description of Protests in Moscow, and the Reasons of the Failure
• The Reflection of Economic Crisis in the Mood of Russian Middle Class and Transformation into Political Crisis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main cause of the Moscow protests between 2011 and 2013?

The thesis argues that social discontent following the 2008-2010 financial crisis, rather than just political engagement, drove the middle class to protest against unfair elections.

What role did the Russian middle class play in these movements?

The middle class emerged as a key actor, demanding higher living standards and Western democratic approaches to market and policy.

How did the 2008 economic crisis impact the protests?

The crisis preconditioned the mass decision to join protests by highlighting the fragility of economic stability and transforming economic frustration into a political crisis.

Why did the protests eventually fail to achieve major change?

The research investigates the reasons for the failure, including state response and the internal dynamics of the non-systematic opposition.

What research methods were used in this thesis?

The author used qualitative research methods, including analysis of polls, economic data investigation, and interviews with political activists.