Constitutional and legal status of a federal subject in the Republic of Iraq and in the Russian Federation: a comparative legal study

The constitutional and legal status of subjects various federations is the issue considered by many scientists, but area comparative research remains poorly studied. article considers basics features two that are at stage formation as democratic states: Russian Federation Federal Republic Iraq. purpose study to identify common different elements states on their basis a model subject modern, democratic, rule-of-law state. work based comparative-legal method. reveals differences in ways achieving goal building federal state It also determines foundations federations. analysis main norms establishing procedure for division powers between regional authorities carried out. results allow concluding it necessary amend legislation Iraq order expand improve relations within country.