Annotation

This study explores the relevance and scientific development of mixed forms of local self-government as a distinct form of public authority in the Russian Federation. It employs a historical perspective and a legal analysis of the processes of urbanization and ruralization to examine the evolution and characteristics of these forms of governance. Furthermore, the study identifies the advantages of implementing mixed forms of local self-government in the context of reforming the territorial organization of public authority, offering insights into their potential impact on the Russian Federation's political landscape. Consideration is given to the issues pertaining to the consolidation of these models at the institutional and regulatory levels during the phase of municipal reform.