Party Politics in Russia and Ukraine: Electoral System Change in Diverging Regimes, 2022. Bryon Moraski, Associate Professor, University of Florida. Party Politics in Russia and Ukraine provides a window into the political landscapes of Russia and Ukraine, two countries that have clashed with each other—and struggled with their own popular revolts—in recent years. Moraski sheds light on how authoritarian regimes—and the ruling parties that support them—have used changing conditions in their countries to consolidate their power, with varying success. Exploring the swiftly changing political arena of Eastern Europe, Party Politics in Russia and Ukraine offers timely insight into the impact of elections in the twenty-first century