The Basic Law. Constitutional Theory and Russian Practice

This book explores the place and role of the constitution in the lives of individuals, the state, and the legal system, its importance in democratic development, and protection against authoritarianism. It explores how constitutions emerge and what types there are. How and by whom constitutions are written, and what constitutional design is. What is needed for constitutions to work and how to protect them? What is constitutional identity and defensive constitutionalism? What are the trends in the development of constitutionalism in the modern world? Particular attention is paid to Russia's constitutional history and its prospects. What kind of constitution does the country need in the future? The book also examines the concept of «sovereignty» and outlines the risks of its application.

Language: Russian