The Origins of Treaty Practice in the Russian Constitutionalism Model: Treaties of Ancient Novgorod with Princes

The article characterizes the historical prerequisites for the formation of the modern model of Russian constitutionalism by the example of the origin of the principle of contractual relations in the formation of the state mechanism. Based on the analysis of historical facts and established scientific approaches to assessing the place and role of princely power in the system of government of the Novgorod Republic, the authors come to the conclusion about the universal nature of the institution of the treaty, which ensured the active development of the Veche republic and the building of relations between the urban community and the princes who personified the sole form of government on a parity basis.