THREAD 1/9 Because Putin’s new choice for prime minister, Mikhail #Mishustin, is relatively unknown, comparisons are being made with two previous faceless and now half-forgotten prime ministers: Mikhail Fradkov (2004-07) and Viktor Zubkov (07-08). But there’s a key difference.
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4/9 It seems that Putin encountered Mishustin through his work, and was impressed by his performance, though they do also play hockey together. Mishustin’s work record is indeed very interesting: as head of the tax service, he raised both taxes and their collection.
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5/9 The tax service is no longer among the most corrupt bodies in the country. Going to the tax office in Russia used to be a very unpleasant & degrading experience. Now in big towns it’s like going to a private bank, with electronic lines, polite inspectors & sparkling hallways.
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6/9 The online tax service is one of the most successful and convenient in the Russian digital space. Mishustin, whose background is in IT, is a firm adept of digital solutions, and makes a point of ensuring that the tax service remains one of the most high-tech bodies.
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7/9 Russia is run by a coalition of the security services and economists, and Mishustin belongs to both of these worlds, which probably appeals to Putin. The tax service is to some extent a security agency, while Mishustin has a PhD in economics and has worked in business.
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8/9 His digital proficiency may also impress Putin, who is himself not known for being tech-savvy, but considers digital technology important in order not to fall behind the rest of the world, as the Soviet Union did (and paid dearly).
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Mishustin's relative obscurity shouldn’t fool anyone: Putin was also a little-known official until Yeltsin promoted him to 3 senior posts, one after the other, to everyone’s great surprise.
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10/10 Putin is focusing on how to preserve his legacy while handing over power, avoiding the Russian tradition of a drastic revision of everything he has done over 20 years. For this, he’s looking for another Putin: a sophisticated security services man in civilian clothing.
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Interesting take, it’s been twenty years but the tax police used to be on par with FSB and Customs. Both as corrupt and having enormous power. If nothing else, mishtustin will know where the bodies are buried
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