Practices of reproduction of the Russian elite: the informal aspect

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This research examines the role of family resources and cultural capital in the Russian elite, highlighting their informal practices.

The research reveals that family resources play a critical role in maintaining elite positions within Russian society.
Analysis of 36 interviews indicates that both political and economic elites in Russia often possess high levels of education.
The concept of ‘elite family’ has been operationalized based on cultural capital and its transfer mechanisms.
Findings show a prevailing belief among elites regarding the significance of their family background in achieving success.

Natalya V. Kolesnik (2017) studied this question.

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