Formal and informal party in the Perm region: Supply and demand

Abstract

Based on results of sociological research, electoral statistics, expert interview and inclusive observations, the article analyses a potential of parties on the regional and local level. It observes the reasons for a insignificant role of parties on the regional and local level, their limited influence on voters and a low interest of political actors in establishing stable bonds with them. At the same time the article argue that an interest of political actors in consolidating resources on the local level leads to formation of political coalitions. The article observes the role, advantages and disadvantages of informal political associations on the example of the local region elections in the Perm Territory in 2012-2014.