Legal foundations of local self-government organization in cities of republican significance: the case of the city of Osh

This article is dedicated to the analysis of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Status of the City of Osh," adopted on December 12, 2013. The law defines the status of the city as of republican significance and establishes the peculiarities of local self-government. Key provisions of the law and its impact on governance and socio-economic development are examined. The authors analyze the legal aspects, management structure, and competencies of local self-government bodies, as well as their interaction with state authorities. The article presents recommendations for optimizing the work of local self-government bodies to improve the quality of life for the residents of Osh.