LAND APPROPRIATION IN RUSSIA: BALANCE OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY

The article is devoted to the study of legal aspects of land acquisition for state and municipal needs in modern Russia. The article considers the difficulties of defining “public interest”, problems of insufficient transparency of procedures and legal uncertainty, and analyzes mechanisms of compensation and judicial protection. The author emphasizes the need for legislative consolidation of clear criteria and procedures that help maintain a balance between the interests of the state and citizens, as well as reduce corruption risks.