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The interrelation between state capacity and resilience has not been fully explored in political science research, despite its significance. This study utilizes regression analysis of key indicators from Russia since 1990 to delve into this relationship, uncovering a complex inverted U-shaped nonlinear dynamic. Our results demonstrate that initial enhancements in state capacity positively impact resilience, yet this effect reverses beyond a critical threshold. Further investigations reveal that excessive centralization and elevated taxation levels, though potentially augmenting state capacity initially, eventually degrade resilience. These findings illuminate the intricate nature of state governance and its implications for stability, emphasizing the necessity for policy frameworks that balance the enhancement of state capacity with the potential adverse effects on resilience.