title: Monarchist temptation of the Russian elite
abstract: The article examines the evolution of the monarchist views and practices of the Russian elite after 1991. It is shown that over the past 25 years they have transformed, which is connected both with the process of institutionalization of power groups and the reformatting of the social order. At the initial stage (1991– 1992), monarchists and pretenders to the throne are getting acquainted with the new Russian elite. The second stage (1993–1997) is connected, first, with the attempt of one of the 
journal: Vlast i Elity (Power and Elites)