The Constitution of the Russian Federation: A Contextual Analysis

The scholarship on European Public Law provides a unique critical and contextual insight into the Constitution of Russia, exploring its evolution over nearly 30 years and the significant amendments of 2020 in the context of Russia's historical and legal development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The scholarship on European Public Law is of exceptional quality and clarity, providing a unique critical and contextual understanding of the Constitution of one of the world's most powerful countries. The first edition of this book was published in 2011, during the presidency of Dmitrii Medvedev in Russia. However, significant political changes occurred in 2012 when Vladimir Putin reclaimed the presidency, accompanied by significant shifts in constitutionalism as Russia pursued a "return to traditional values." This second edition of the book explores the evolution of the Constitution over its nearly 30-year existence, including the significant amendments introduced in 2020. It contextualizes these important changes within the broader historical and legal development of Russia, with Putin's continued dominance in the political landscape. Additionally, the book addresses broader constitutional issues related to the interrelation between the main State agencies, the role of the courts, human rights, and their enforcement.

The scholarship on European Public Law is of exceptional quality and clarity, providing a unique critical and contextual understanding of the Constitution of one of the world's most powerful countries. The first edition of this book was published in 2011, during the presidency of Dmitrii Medvedev in Russia. However, significant political changes occurred in 2012 when Vladimir Putin reclaimed the presidency, accompanied by significant shifts in constitutionalism as Russia pursued a "return to traditional values." This second edition of the book explores the evolution of the Constitution over its nearly 30-year existence, including the significant amendments introduced in 2020. It contextualizes these important changes within the broader historical and legal development of Russia, with Putin's continued dominance in the political landscape. Additionally, the book addresses broader constitutional issues related to the interrelation between the main State agencies, the role of the courts, human rights, and their enforcement.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509961917