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> where by neo-feudalism I mean I believe the basic deal Putin has with the populace is: what corruption there is will keep its ill-gotten gains at home and not flee to London, followed by governors may fleece their region but if there's a scandal they're out.

Somewhat remotely close to truth. The trick of Putin's ascension to power was him being completely pliant when it comes to crimes of regional elites, mafias, and governors. He did pretty much everything, but saying it out loud that "I will let you steal as much as you want if you just don't touch me"

1. It didn't anywhere, but in Moscow, and their imagination

2. A majority did flee to London, as mafias went out of all bounds killing each other when Putin gave them that carte blanche

3. There were, and are governors who are scandalised more than Jerry Springer