The Federation Council (the upper chamber of the Duma), too, was generally loyal to the president, as were regional governors, while remaining independent. There were also influential entrepreneurs and business organizations that were actively involved in the decision-making process.
因此，21世纪第一个十年开始之初，20世纪90年代建立起来的民主政治制衡制度开始被解除。2000年之前，新闻舆论尚且影响广泛、独立自由，议会虽然效忠总统但仍然保持独立。联邦委员会（杜马上议院）以及地区长官也都在原则上效忠总统，但仍然保持独立。同时有影响力的企业家和商界组织也积极参与制定决策。随着这些制衡的消失，政府决策的质量急剧下降。