The territorial structure of the state: social and philosophical aspect

The article describes the structure of the state, i.e. defines in what specific forms this territorial political organization of the society exists and functions. It is shown, that the territorial structure of the state is one of its most important forms, in which the particular essence and existence of the state manifest themselves. The author believes, that the essence of the territorial structure type is the relationship between territorial regions and territorial center, as well as cultural, ethnics, social, economic and other relations.