Shaikhislamov, E.R. Decentralization of state power in a federal state.

Abstract: This article by E.R. Shaikhislamov contains a systemic study of the correlation of terms “federalism” and “decentralization”, of mechanism of decentralization and models of decentralization in various democratic states. The goal of this study is to find out why, contrary to a popular opinion, federal state does not always go hand in hand with massive decentralization of state power. The author studies the causes of the problem and offers his solutions.