The legitimacy of the political authority in modern Russia: foundations and perspectives

The specificity of the legitimacy of the political authority in modern Russia has deep historical roots. This process is influenced by the peculiarities of the political culture, by the experience of state constriction, by the specificity of the relationship with the external environment. The article discusses the foundation of the legitimacy of the political authority in Russia at the present stage, identifies the factors contributing to its delegitimization.