Problems of Reforming Local Self -Governance : Structural and Financial Aspects

The paper considers territorial models of local self governance that had emerged in Russian regions prior to the reform and their impact on various aspects of municipal establishments' activities. The authors evaluate the regional law in the area of local self governance and interbudgetary relations and consider issues associated with the rise and emergence of territorial foundations of the institute in question until 2003. The authors also analyze reforms undertaken in RF regions in 2004 that addressed the problem of a new territorial structure of local self governance. Individual chapters highlight on international experiences in the area of organization and financing of local administrations