Formation and Development of the System of Public Power in the City of Sevastopol in the 18TH – Early 19TH Centuries

This article presents a historical-legal analysis of the formation and development of the system of public authorities in the city of Sevastopol during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It highlights the role of naval administrative bodies in the exercise of public authority in the city. The study concludes that Sevastopol’s strategic importance as the main naval base of the Black Sea Fleet played a decisive role in shaping the city's specific model of public administration.