TO THE ISSUE OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA
The article examines certain aspects of the formation of statehood in the Republic of Crimea after joining the Russian Federation. The author analyzes the historical aspects of the formation of the system of executive authorities of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation, establishes the historical relationships and continuity of the executive authorities of the Republic of Crimea during the stay of Crimea as part of Ukraine and after the events of the «Crimean spring». A systematic approach is applied, which allows transforming the system of executive authorities into an object with its own structure of structure, structure of organization, structure of functioning. The article examines the status of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea in the structure of government bodies, its powers, and the procedure for its functioning. The article analyzes the norms of the legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Crimea, which regulate the formation and activity of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea.