Obrashcheniya grazhdan v organy vlasti i grazhdanskoe uchastie v Rossii

The book "Citizen Appeals to Government Authorities and Civic Participation in Russia" offers a comprehensive analysis of the institution of citizen inquiries to state bodies in Russia. It represents an innovative contribution to political science by applying political concepts and terminology to examine the role of citizen inquiries, which have traditionally been addressed within the framework of legal studies. The author considers the institution of citizen inquiries from three perspectives: as a means of protecting citizens' rights, as an information channel for social issues, and as a form of civic engagement. The work highlights the interactions between democracy, citizen participation, and inquiries, and discusses the potential to use the institution of citizen inquiries as a political tool. Based on the analyses conducted, the author provides recommendations for improving the normative regulation and practical handling of citizen inquiries. This book is aimed at scholars, doctoral candidates, and students of political science, sociology, and law.