Comparative Analysis of Federal Laws on Local Self-Government at the Current Stage of the Development of Russia
Authors
Aleftina V. Shulyaeva
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, the Far-Eastern institute of management - branch of RANEPA
Автор
Keywords:
local self-government,
principles of local self-government organization,
types of municipalities,
powers of local self-government bodies
Abstract
The article is devoted to the analysis of two key federal laws regulating the organization and functioning of local self-government in modern Russia: Federal Law No. 131-FZ of October 6, 2023, “On the General Principles of Organization of Local Self-Government in the Russian Federation” (131-FZ) and Federal Law No. 33-FZ of March 20, 2025, “On the General Principles of Organization of Local Self- Government in a Unifi System of Public Authority” (33-FZ). Both documents play a central role in ensuring democratic foundations for governance at the municipal level and protecting the interests of the population. A brief historical overview illustrates the evolution of local government institutions in Russia and identifi the signifiof Federal Laws 131-FZ and 33-FZ in the development of local government today. A comparative analysis of Federal Laws 131-FZ and 33-FZ is provided in terms of the principles of local government organization, types of municipal entities, the powers of local government bodies, and the main provisions of the laws. It is concluded that Federal Laws 131-FZ and 33-FZ demonstrate the progressive development of the Russian legal system, focused on meeting the needs of the population and building fair and reliable social relations. The innovations of 33-FZ are aimed at strengthening state integrity, ensuring the equitable distribution of resources, and creating favorable conditions for sustainable socioeconomic growth in every territory of Russia.
