TRANSFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITIES IN 1991–1994: FROM THE PUTSCH TO THE NEW CONSTITUTION (based on the materials of the Nizhny Novgorod region)

The relevance of the article is that it highlights previously unexplored process formation new authorities in modern Russia period before adoption constitution country. well-established opinion construction a system public administration began on basis Constitution has not been substantiated by historical research. This intended to fill this gap.
 
 material was prepared study scientific literature and archival materials. research based documents funds Central Archive Nizhny Novgorod region. At same time, concrete method, methods comparative analysis, using external internal criticism are used.
 reveals transformation region 1991-1994. After failure August putsch Decree Boris Yeltsin “On some issues activities executive RSFSR” dated 22, 1991, CPSU were suspended dismantling communist leadership – including On 25, E.V. Krestyaninov elected post chairman Regional Council People’s Deputies. 27, Nemtsov appointed representative President B.N. November 30, 1991 approved head region.
 Deputies conducted preparatory organizational work full-fledged regional parliament Legislative Assembly main part carried out Small formed after events 1991.
 October 1993 led radical restructuring local self-government. 21, 1993, “Basic Principles” Regulations Region”. Early elections deputies held March 1994 their outcome, council first convocation Region formed. how long-term ended history opened.
 substantiates state presidential decrees, even 1993. It important practical theoretical significance for understanding political Russia.