On the Concept of a Constitutional Law Experiment in the Local Self-Government Sphere

Laws on local self-government are among the most dynamic ones in Russia. However, the result of implementation of municipal provisions is not always assessed positively. This article presents theoretical justification of the need for a constitutional law experiment in the local self-government sphere aimed at testing new legal regulation prior to carrying out large-scale municipal reforms. In the author's opinion, the named legal technology will facilitate an increase in their efficiency.