Institutional Design of Responsibility of Russian Governors

Abstract

In this scientific article, the authors analyzed current trends in the development of legal and political responsibility of Russian governors. Throughout the fall of 2021, the State Duma of the Russian Federation is considering a draft law "On general principles of organizing public authority in the regions of the Russian Federation." With this law, it is planned to introduce such legal instruments of influence that were not previously characteristic of Russian political practice. The authors conclude that the new gradation of sanctions for regional chapters is built on the system of political and legal traditions that have developed over the last decade of the development of federal relations. At the present stage (2012-2021), the political responsibility of the governors has several options. It can be accompanied by criminal liability or the provision of a kind of "immunity" from criminal prosecution. At the same time, the following are not used in political practice: expression of distrust to the governor by the regional parliament and recall by voters.