Putinism

Putinism is an authoritarian and kleptocratic form of governance derived from Russian conservative leader Vladimir Putin. It describes the ideology, policy, and political actions of Vladimir Putin. It is Authoritarian, economically centre-right to right-wing and culturally right.

Putin supports Russian conservatism, an anti-LGBT rhetoric, , a mixed economy and orthodox christian values; in addition he supports Russian   and rejects Western culture. What makes it stand out however, is its extra authoritarianism through means such as political censorship, the Federal Security Service (FSB) and general political corruption.

History
The late 1990s saw the rise of the of future leader and dictator of Russia,   Vladimir Putin. Within merely two years, 1997-1998, Vladimir Putin had become one of the most prominent politicians of the Russian Federation. On 25 July 1998, Yeltsin appointed Putin director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the primary intelligence and security organization of the Russian Federation and the successor to the KGB. In 1998, he virtually privatized power in the country, ousting Boris Nemtsov and other liberals from all positions in the struggle for power. A year later Putin was appointed Acting Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation by President Yeltsin. By ingratiating himself with Russia's top leadership, Putin managed to gain the position of Director of the FSB, which gave him access to the voluminous archives of compromising evidence he used against Nemtsov, presumably Yeltsin's real successor, in order to oust him.

Vladimir Putin would reach wide international recognition for his actions during the Second Chechen War. In September 1999 a series of explosions that were attributed to the Chechen Mujahideen hit four apartment blocks in the Russian cities of Buynaksk, Moscow and Volgodonsk. The Russian Apartment Bombings gained the Russian government full public for a new full-scale war in Chechnya, which boosted the popularity of now Prime Minister Putin who took a leading role in the war.

Despite the tremendous damage caused by the Second Chechen War, it was clear at this point that Putin was one of Yeltsin’s most loyal followers and his eventual successor. On 31 December 1999, Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned and, according to the Constitution of Russia, Putin became Acting President of the Russian Federation and on the same day signed a presidential decree that shielded the former president and his family from prosecution for corruption charges. Throughout his first presidential term, engaged in a violent “power struggle” with the Russian  oligarchs, eventually reaching a 'grand bargain' with them. This bargain allowed the oligarchs to maintain most of their powers, in exchange for their explicit support for and alignment with Putin's government. One notable Yeltsin-era oligarch who got the short end of the stick was Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former CEO of the oil company Yukos and possibly the richest man in Russia at the time. Khodorkovsky was arrested in 2003 by Russian authorities on charges of fraud and sentenced to nine years in prison. It is widely believed that Vladimir Putin personally embezzled the wealth acquired by Khodorkovsky and Yukos, possibly becoming one of the richest men in the world.

Initially, Vladimir Putin actively supported friendly relations with Western countries and even suggested that then-President  Clinton consider Russia as a possible  NATO member.

In 2008, he moved into the seat of prime minister for 4 years with all his powers, making Dmitry Medvedev the formal president.

In 2012 Putin returned to the presidency through another rigged presidential election, which understandably provoked a deterioration in relations with Western countries. Already in 2014, after the, Russia occupied Crimea and  Donbass, thereby starting a limited war with  Ukraine, which markedly increased the deterioration of relations with the collective West. As a result of these events, Putin divided the ranks of opposition-minded Russians and thus, by sowing panic in the ranks of the enemy, was able to guarantee an extension of his rule for at least another 10 years.

In 2020, Putin adopted a new Constitution of the Russian Federation, further strengthening his power and the power of the oligarchs. According to the new constitution, the president's term was nullified.

In 2022 he launched a full-scale invasion to solve the "Ukrainian question", which he called a 'Special Military Operation' to 'denazify' Ukraine. For this reason, Russia's relations with the West deteriorated much more, and well-known multinational corporations and other Western brands left the Russian market, which had a very bad effect on the Russian economy. The population in poverty in Russia has doubled since then.

Personality
Putin is very solitary, but can be charismatic and bring joy to others if he needs to. He is always bored, or at least seems to be since he rarely changes his facial expression. He is obviously Russian, and talks with a Russian accent. He enjoys vodka, hunting, playing the piano and riding on the backs of real live bears to show his strength.

How to Draw
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You're done!
 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Color is blue.
 * 3) Draw the logo of the United Russia political party.
 * 4) Draw a right-facing polar bear.
 * 5) Under the bear, write "Единая Россия" (United Russia).
 * 6) Above the bear, draw a waving Russian flag (from the 90's).
 * 7) Add eyes.
 * 8) Give it a kleptocrat/prison hat
 * 9) (Optional) Add sunglasses.

Friends

 * [[File:Lukash.png]] Lukashenkoism - My loyal ally in Belarus. But why do you think I supported ? Anyways that was in 2020.
 * [[File:orth.png]] - I'm a Russian Orthodox too.
 * [[File:Dengf.png]] - An important trade partner with us.
 * [[file:Baath.png]] - The best ally I could ever have.
 * [[File:Slavnat.png]] Slavic Nationalism - Glory to Mother Russia and Belarus.
 * [[File:Auto.png]] & [[File:Strato.png]]  - I'll crack down all of your anti-war protesters and shut down western propaganda social media platform!!!!!!
 * [[File:Castro.png]] Castroism and [[File:Chavismo.png]] - Latin American buddies
 * [[File:Authoritarian Conservatism.png]] - One of the best rules of government.
 * [[File:Authdem.png]] - Democracy is based as long as I'm in power, also I love the idea of sovereign democracy.
 * [[File:Irridentism.png]] - Ukraine and the Baltic states belongs to Mother Russia!

Frenemies

 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - Thank you for opening up to me, but I know you're only doing it to turn on me later. (Also cool it with the sanctions and stop giving Ukraine weapons.)
 * [[File:Sal.png]] - Same as above, Mr. Italian Trump. He used to have a crush on me back in the days
 * [[File:Stalin.png]] - I praise your patriotic defense of the motherland but will not deny your many crimes
 * [[File:ML.png]] - You're terrible, but I'd still have no heart if I said I didn't miss Soviet Russia.
 * [[File:Yeltsin.png]] Yeltsinism - You were drunk, stupid & a really bad leader but you paved the path for me so thanks I guess.
 * [[File:Muslim 2.png]] - I fought you in Chechnya! But since then, we've been sticking tight, as Ramzan Kadyrov is my little puppy, and Chechnen soldiers are great pawns allies in the war against Ukraine!
 * [[File:Zyu.png]] Zyuganovism - Your nostalgia is very misguided but at least we can both laugh at dumb liberals like Navalny.
 * [[File:Antiimp.png]] Anti-Imperialism - Listen here you, I AM ANTI-IMPERALISM. *Proceds to fuck with Ukraine and annex a chunk of their land*
 * [[File:Demcon.png]] - We disagree on a lot but I like to fund them to mess with [[File:Ottoman.png]].
 * [[File:Russfash.png]] Russian Fascism - I am totally not this guy. Your political views are mostly nice but bad for PR.
 * [[File:Pinochet.png]] - A great inspiration for me  and I like the way you deal with opposition, but you go somewhat far with neoliberalism and for some reason some of you call me communist and/or leftist. Also I can't support you anymore as I would be betraying my leftist Latin American buddies who hate you.

Enemies

 * [[File:Lib.png]] - You western puppets think Navalny has a political future?! ХАХАХА!
 * [[File:Zelensky.png]] Zelenskyism - Your time is up, say your prayers...
 * [[File:Libertarian.png]] - We disagree on so many things. Just know your silly party will never win with me in power.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] (since 2014) - This asshole accuses me of "aggression" but then funds Nazis in Ukraine to piss me off.
 * [[File:Communism No Foodism.png]] Communism No Foodism - Communism is a bad idea.
 * [[File:Neotsar.png]] Neotsarism - Stop trying to bring that back too. I AM THE NEW MONARCH!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] - Literally the Azov battalion! But the Wagner group is pretty based ngl. We massacred you in the Great patriotic war, XAXAXA!
 * [[File:Jihad.png]] - Bombings in Syria go brrrrrrrr! Oh, and I invaded Chechnya after their terrorists attacked Dagestan.
 * All [[File:Gay.png]] LGBT and [[File:Pinkcap.png]][[File:Neoml.png]][[File:Pinksta.png]][[File:PinkMao.png]][[File:Transjuche Icon.png]][[File:Lesboxhaism_icon.png]] Pink ideologies - You’re all just sick degenerates that want to destroy the Motherland with your wokeness.
 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] - Constantly blaming me for all his problems. Ignore I once said Pinochetist Chile was a good model to follow for Russia and quoted Milton Friedman regarding energy price caps, ok?
 * [[File:Statlib.png]] - You're heading for self destruction.
 * [[File:Hillaryism Sprite.png]] Hillaryism - Oh so I rigged the election then? just like how your husband rigged the elections in Russia during the 90s to keep Yeltsin in power.

[[File:Wikipedia.png]] Wikipedia

 * [[File:Putin.png]] Vladimir Putin
 * [[File:Putin.png]] Putinism
 * [[File:Cball-Pomorye.png]] Nashism
 * [[File:ONaF.png]] All-Russia People's Front