Mescheryakov, A.V. Russian federalism: theoretical and legal sources.

Abstract: Issues of federalism gained great importance in modern Russia. Throughout the last decade these issues kindled heated discussion, and led to expression of rather contradictory positions related to reforms in the Russian Federation. In A.V. Mescheryakov’s article one can find analysis of specific features of Russian federalism, its historical and legal perspectives, conclusions on its nature at the time of its formation.