Rosguard and its role in providing state and public (social) security in Russia

The article examines the reasons for the creation and essence of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosguard), as well as its role in ensuring the state and public (social) security of Russia. The article reveals the difference between the Rosguard and the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russia and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Analyzed the opinions of researchers about the place of the Rosguard in the system of ensuring the national security of Russia. Also, information is provided on the conducted surveys of citizens and on the activities of the Rosguard from 2016 to 2019.