Activities of the human rights commissioners in the Russian Federation in the field of political rights: current challenges
The article covers the activities of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation in the field of political rights. The current dynamic of the institution of political rights is emphasized not only by increasing the powers to exercise constitutionally enshrined political rights and by numerically increasing of the group studied, but also by broadening their objectives, for example, maintaining trust in authority. The author concludes that the prevention of risks in the field of political rights through legal education in the field of human rights, raising the level of legal awareness of citizens today is a relevant and necessary activity of the Commissioners for Human Rights in Russia. Ultimately, their educational activities — at first glance, indirect in terms of political rights, should be aimed at restoring confidence in public authority. Trust is the base for the sustainable development of the Russia and civil society, which is the basis for an active living position, manifested primarily in the field of political rights. On the base of the analysis of sectoral legislation, was formulated proposals for its reform and directions of activities within the stated topic.