SOME ISSUES OF LEGITIMIZATION OF PUBLIC POWER IN RUSSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF THE “DIGITIZATION” OF SOCIETY (TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIEWS OF PROFESSOR V. I. FADEEV)

The article examines Professor Fadeev’s views on the essence, forms and problems of legitimization of public power in modern Russia. the impact of the process of digitization of public relations in recent years on certain forms of legitimization (elections, public initiatives). Particular attention is paid to the use of the latest information and telecommunications technologies in order to create a voter-friendly voting environment (tested models of “mobile voter", “digital precinct”, “remote to expand the range of voters»), ensure their free expression and minimize electoral wrongdoing. The pros and concerns of the use of the system of accumulation of public initiatives on the portal “Russian Public Initiatives” with the promotion of them for adoption by the public authorities have been revealed.

Professor V.I. Fadeev, Russia, public power, legitimization, lack of direct democracy, digitalization, forms, elections, public initiatives, dignity, problems, improvement