On the Issue of the Foundations of State Policy Formation of the Russian Federation

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanism for forming public policy in contemporary Russia through the prism of the interrelationship between its semantic foundations (national interests, goals), structural elements (institutions, actors), and functional stages (the political and managerial cycle). Using an interdisciplinary approach and methods of institutional, comparative historical, and documentary analysis, the article traces the evolution of the national interests and goals of the Russian Federation since the 1990s and identifies the specific features of the Russian goal-setting model in the context of changing internal and external challenges. It describes the institutional architecture of the policy development and implementation process, with the central role of the “triangle” (Presidential Administration - President - Security Council), the Government, the Federal Assembly, and civil society institutions. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of the governance system - from the “May decrees” to national projects and new-generation state programs, the introduction of KPIs, project offices, and lean technologies. A conclusion is drawn about the adaptability of the Russian model, its focus on technological and value sovereignty, as well as the key role of public trust as an indicator of effectiveness. 

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