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The study is dedicated to the problems of political relations between the center and the regions in a modern state, and particularly in Russia. In this study the author continues to develop a methodology that assists in the study of these relationships within framework of political science. This methodology serves as basis for comparative research of territorially heterogeneous countries, including Russia. The results of research can be used by government bodies in their practical activities, as well as by research institutions for development and decisionmaking in the fields of regional and domestic policy as whole.

Addressed to research scientists and professors, postgraduates and students specialized in the field of political science and particularly in regional policy studies, as well as to everyone interested in the issues of regional policy or for whom it is part of their everyday activities.