Demarcation of Powers Between the Russian Federation and the Federal Subjects of the Russian Federation During the First Decade of the 21st Century: Overview and Some Observations

Abstract

This article considers the dynamics and the foundational legal forms of the demarcation of powers between the Russian Federation and the subjects of the Russian Federation (constituent entities at the beginning of the 21st century). It examines initial conditions and the reasons behind such demarcation, the opportunities for the Russian Federation to demarcate powers, and the legislative decisions, which had set out the demarcation of powers. The article illustrates the organisation of contemporary power demarcation between the federal centre and the subjects of the Russian Federation, following a series of legislative changes.