Pavroz, A.V. Theory of political pluralism as a basis for legal regulation of lobbying.

Abstract: This article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of optimal legal regulation of lobbying. The author views the functional role of lobbying in the modern societies, and its place in democratic processes of formation of the state policy. The author then comes to a conclusion that the theory of political pluralism is the best conceptual basis for the efficient legal regulation of lobbying. At the end of the article, the author notes the need for a new law on lobbying at the federal state bodies of the Russian Federation based on the principles of pluralism. Keywords: political science, lobbying, interests, groups, influence, pluralism, democracy, politics, regulation, state