On Interaction of Public Associations With State Authorities

Abstract

The article defines the place and role of public associations in the socio-political processes of modern Russia, analyzes the political activity of society. Public associations are able to structure and streamline the activity of Russian citizens, directing it in a constructive direction, while reducing the degree of protest sentiments if it is present. They do this work more efficiently than authorized state authorities, since they act “on the ground”, that is, they work directly with community representatives, understand its needs, capture moods and are able to change the current agenda without resorting to radical methods