On Wednesday, October 30 at 1:30 pm ET, Valeria Umanets will present, “Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics,” based on her research on women’s political engagement in Russia's local politics. Her study explores how women’s involvement in municipal governance helps stabilize authoritarian regimes by enhancing the delivery of essential welfare services. The research draws on interviews with municipal representatives, fieldwork observations, and electoral data analysis.
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Wednesday, October 30
Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics

Time:
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Presenter:
Valeria Umanets
Location:
3911 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies along with Department of Political Science and Center for Governance and Markets