Some aspects of the implementation of the institution of termination of citizenship in the territory of the russian federation

The provisions of this scientific article reflect an analysis of the legal nature of the institution of termination of citizenship in the Russian Federation, noting the relevance and importance of its immediate implementation at the present time. The relevance of the topic is determined, among other things, by recent changes in legislation in the field of termination of citizenship of persons who have committed certain categories of crimes. The scientific article reflects the different positions of the authors on the definition of the essence and interpretation of the institution of termination of citizenship, considering it as one of the ways to ensure compliance with the constitutional duties of persons who have acquired or accepted citizenship. Attention is also paid to the issue of the relationship of the institution of termination of citizenship with the norms and principles of international law, such as the «inadmissibility of arbitrary deprivation of citizenship», «unity of citizenship» and «human right to citizenship». The article examines the constitutional foundations of citizenship, including certain provisions of Article 6 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. It is concluded that it is necessary to create a balanced approach in States to the development and implementation in practice of the institution of termination of citizenship, taking into account both the interests of the state itself and its immediate citizens.