The concept of “state-forming people” in modern Russian political science

Abstract

The article analyzes the theoretical and applied aspects of the application of the concept of "state-forming people" in modern Russian political science from the point of view of its implementation in the system of constitutional law. The analysis is carried out on the basis of a study of the latest documents discussed in connection with the adoption of amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation initiated by the President of the Russian Federation during its nationwide discussion in 2020. Particular attention is paid to a comparative study of the positions of various authors and legal institutions, the points of view of which were formulated in the course of the discussion that unfolded in the scientific community. The emphasis is on the characterization of the ambiguous understanding of one of the most important political categories adopted and included in the text of the current Constitution of the Russian Federation. It is shown that at present in domestic political science and political practice there has not yet been a final interpretation of this most important definition.