Constitutional foundations of the social state in the market economy of the Russian Federation

Abstract

the article examines some of the constitutional foundations of the welfare state in Russia, its features, taking into account the market model of the Russian economy. The author problematizes the relationship between the obligations of public authorities for the proper social security of citizens with the financial and economic capabilities of the state, develops the ideas of E. I. Kozlova on the need for a fair distribution of economic benefits and, in general, on the constitutional regulation of relevant relations. The article concludes that in the current configuration of budget revenues at various levels, in order to increase the social well-being of citizens through the performance of socio-economic functions by public authorities, the state needs to create the most attractive and favorable conditions for economic activity in the country, support and stimulate the business activity of the population.