Open AccessThe President of the Russian Federation and the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation in the system of Public Authorities
Author(s) -
Будаев Андрей Михайлович
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
aktualʹnye problemy rossijskogo prava
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2782-1862
pISSN - 1994-1471
DOI - 10.17803/1994-1471.2019.98.1.045-065
Subject(s) - constitution , prerogative , state (computer science) , government (linguistics) , political science , public administration , enumerated powers , power (physics) , russian federation , law , politics , sociology , separation of powers , linguistics , philosophy , physics , algorithm , quantum mechanics , computer science , regional science
In the current system of public administration in Russia, the most important decisions are taken at the highest state level. A key role in making such decisions belongs to the Head of State — the President of the Russian Federation who, in accordance with the Constitution, determines the main directions regarding development of domestic and foreign policy of Russia. The President holds a special place in the system of public authorities, and he is not directly involved in any of three branches of power. However, he ensures their coordinated functioning and interaction.Direct implementation of decisions in the field of socio-economic development is exercised by the Government of the Russian Federation — the supreme executive body headed by the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. The choice and appointment of the head of this body of state power is the exclusive prerogative of the Head of State established under the Constitution of the country. In turn, the daily work of the Government is the direct responsibility of the Prime Minister. A balanced and well-grounded activity of the President with regard to selecting a candidate to take the office of the Prime Minister, who must have a significant degree of confidence of the Head of State, have a successful professional experience, be ready to take such a responsible position, is essential for the successful solution of key objectives in the field of state construction. The study proposes the author’s periodization of the development of the Russian model of interaction between the President and the Prime Minister of the country, the main recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency in this field of state construction.