Between Centralization and Decentralization: on the Determinants of Local Self-Government Development in Russia

The correlation of centralization and decentralization processes at each stage of modern Russian self-government development is analyzed. It is shown that centralization is the main determinant of self-government development. It is concluded that the centralization of local self-government is a reaction to the constant crisis situation and is effective only in the short term.

Keywords: local self-government, municipal formation, reform, centralization, decentralization.