Experts attribute the flurry of third term supporters to anxiety on the part of the regional elite.

But the new leadership is unlikely to provide them with much satisfaction, since neither of the regional elites have ever demonstrated much concern for the people.

All these signals were heard and understood by the deputies, the regional elites and other influential groups.

The connections between different centers of power permitted the rise of regional elites that controlled natural resources and peasant labor.

During this period the alliances between the regional political elites were strengthened, especially for those allied with Teotihuacan.

However, both the center and regional elites made only ephemeral commitments to Our Home is Russia.

Among other things, Kostin worked with the regional political elite and oversaw a number of media outlets, including networks.

In this case, the emphasis is on the Astrakhan region, its potential and the regional elite.

"It was the fault of the regional elite for pursuing their own interests."

Instead it strengthened local and regional elites.