Potemkin village

Noun

Meaning

something that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance

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Shekhovtsov's book portrays Russia's putative democracy as a Potemkin village going through the formalities of elections, a parliament, mass media, and a civil society, all of which have been hollowed out by the 's permanent hold on power. Source: Internet

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