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A month after the parliamentary elections in Russia, President Vladimir Putin implemented a long-anticipated government reshuffle. While the changes seem minor, they reflect a growing trend of weakening the state's core in favor of functional conglomerates. This reshuffle avoided high-profile appointments and aligns with Putin's personnel policy, focusing on consolidating the regime's foundations. Key figures like Vyacheslav Volodin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin were retained, but Mishustin's position appears weakened. The reshuffle also introduced influential new vice-ministers, indicating a shift towards specialized interest groups gaining control over various sectors. This trend raises concerns about the state's ability to function predictably and respond to public interests, potentially leading to instability in times of crisis.