This paper argues that corruption in Russia is systemic in nature. Low wage levels of public officials provide strong … within Russia, survey the literature on the causes, consequences, and cures of corruption in Russia, and discuss entry points … incentives to engage in corruption. As corruption is illegal, corrupt officials can be exposed any time, which enforces loyalty …

corruption in transitional Russia, explaining the sources of corruption and how corruption affects on politics, economy and …This paper describes the institutions and social norms that have accommodated corruption in the Russian Federation in … the post-transition years. We show how corruption is sustained by ill-defined boundaries between political and private …