Soviet Union: to the centenary of formation

The subject . article analyzes the constitutional and legal aspects of formation USSR in context theory federalism. In course this analysis, author examines norms regulating status sovereign republics as members federation. purpose paper is to classify a type federation according its regulation during all existence state, define causes falling soviet federalism experience. methodology study includes general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, description) methods. addition this, historical method was also applicable. main results scope their application. Taking into account various theoretical approaches classification federations, comes conclusion that formally created federation, since issues state sovereignty, right withdraw from union competence new were fully defined precisely Constitution 1924. At same time, functioning public authority on contractual, consensual basis central regional authorities absent. Conclusions. Soviet Union came end almost confederation, having composition states with independent systems, sovereignties established international relations for some them.A lot risks laid previous periods development federal consolidation at level strengthened centrifugal forces brought eventually be adopted June 12, 1990 Declaration State Sovereignty RSFSR.