Andrey Nazarov called the simple transfer of Western models of local self-government into Russian realism a “generation of imbalances”. Acting Prime Minister of Bashkortostan has told about this at the plenary discussion of the X All-Russian Legal Forum, which is held during the International Business Week in Ufa. The participants discussed the basic principles of formation and competence of local self-government bodies.

"The first developments on the formation of local self-government bodies have pre-revolutionary roots. In the post-Soviet period, the country used a model based on, as it seemed at the time, the best foreign practices. The laws on general principles of local self-government adopted in 1995 and 2003 were based on them. However, the simple transfer of Western templates to Russian realities created a number of imbalances. Their elimination today is one of the priority state tasks ", - emphasized the Head of the Republican Cabinet of Ministers.

Andrey Nazarov said that new forms of improving legislation should be relevant to modern challenges, and the system itself should be adapted to the Russian specifics of the model of local government development. For this purpose it is important to ensure effective distribution of powers and self-sufficiency of municipalities, which are “closest to the people”.

The discussion was also attended by Irina Pankina, Chairperson of Bashkortostan Office of Russian Association of Lawyers, the First Deputy Chairperson of the State Duma Committee for State Construction and Legislation, Pavel Krashennikov, Chairperson of the Russian State Duma Committee for State-Building and Legislation, Viktor Blazheev, Rector of Kutafin Moscow State Law University, Co-Chairperson of the Russian Association of Lawyers, Vladimir Gruzdev, the Chairperson of the Russian Association of Lawyers.

General Information:

On December 3 through 6, 2024 Ufa is hosting the XVII International Business Week Forum. The Forum is traditionally organized by the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

The republic is rightfully viewed as a congress-rich region that attracts guests from all over the world. Ufa has become a center of international events. For two weeks in a row, it is hosting significant forums.

The International Business Week is recognized by Maria Zakharova, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, as a top-5 largest forums in Russia. This event strengthens the role of the region as a venue of business communication and cooperation. The Republic of Bashkortostan proves to be an expert ground for a meaningful dialog between the authorities and business community and strengthens its presence on the map of international business activity.

This year the Forum will be focusing on key prospects of the Republic of Bashkortostan and Russia in economy, export, innovation and investments during four field-specific days: December 3 - Entrepreneurship Day; December 4 - X All-Russian Legal Forum; December 5 - Yalta International Economic Forum; December 6 - International Business Week.

The Forum will feature an exhibition, a gastrofestival and a B2B negotiation area. There guests and participants will get to know about their colleagues' experience and extend their network. Besides, the event will hold business development and public administration awards.

Please, feel encouraged to learn more about the business and entertainment programs of the XVII International Business Week at the official web-page: https://ibw-bashkortostan.com.

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