Pastukhova, N.B. Problem of sovereignty within the system of federal relations

Abstract: In this article the author evaluates the problems of state sovereignty in the federal state. As he points out, there’s need to define the volume and spread of power between the federal center and the subjects of the Russian Federation. The author also brings his offers on improvement of the existing situation. Keywords: jurisprudence, sovereignty, state, constitution, federation, constitutional structure, development, formation, perspectives, relations