The powers of public authorities to preserve cultural heritage in Russia

Cultural heritage is an essential element of the identity of each nation. In Russia, the issue of the preservation of cultural heritage objects is regulated not only by sectoral legislation, but also by the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the objects of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and the powers of public authorities to preserve them on the basis of the comparative legal method of research. The author concludes that cultural heritage is a value that is transmitted from generation to generation and reflects the history and culture of our nation. It includes not only architecture, art and literature, but also languages, religions, customs and traditions. Meanwhile more and more attention is paid to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, which is confirmed by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation from January 25, 2023 No. 35. Public authorities have both «direct» powers with respect to objects of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which are provided in normative legal acts, and powers aimed at interaction with other subjects. In this regard, fundraising and crowdfunding are relevant.