Problems of the Formation and Development of Territorial Public Self-Government: Sociological Analysis

The article highlights actual problems of the formation and development of territorial public self-government (TPSG), which has become widespread in Russian regions. The results of applied sociological research conducted among residents and activists of TPSG in Belgorod are used. The following issues are identified and characterized, the unresolved question of which hinds the functioning and development of territorial public self-government. First of all, the population does not have an effective desire to participate in the organization and implementation of TPSG. There are significant number of negative and indifferent people (who find it difficult to define their own position). Territorial public self-government turns out to be an unappreciated institution for the development of civil initiatives. TPSG authorities have hierarchical dependence on local self-government authorities, therefore, they are often afraid of the administration, the emergence of subordinate relations. The problem solving is possible on the basis of the development and implementation of a systemic development strategy of TPSG, which provides for a complex solution to financial, organizational, legislative and social issues.