Thanks for the interesting article! It reflects the idea that all countries are different: they are complex organisms that cannot be fit into the Procrustean bed of harsh and economic and political schemes. A good state should exist for society, not for validating political theories. The political systems of the countries should really be well-functioning mechanisms, and it is inadmissible to comb them by the rough brush of the political "mainstream" in someone's understanding.

I live in Russia and am a supporter of the new socialist party, which arose through the unification of several patriotic forces (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Just_Russia_%E2%80%94_Patriots_%E2%80%94_For_Truth) and expects to become the new ruling party in Russia. Some leaders of this party are advocating a return to the monarchy in one form or another. This, too, may seem strange to many Russians, especially those who were raised in the USSR and consider the monarchy a feudal relic. Your article confirms the reality of such an unusual combination.