Public Engagements as a Form of Public Authority Exercise by the Civil Society

The article is devoted to the analysis of public social events in the system of public authorities in Russia. Public social events are considered as an institution of civil society, a form of self-organization of citizens for the exercise of public power. The trends in the complication of relations between citizens and public authorities in the process of organizing and conducting such events, the problems and prospects of their legal regulation and law enforcement practice are comprehended. A conclusion is drawn about the need to realize the potential of this form of civic activity, and recommendations are offered for improving legislation and law enforcement practice.