The article examines the evolution of interaction between civil society institutions and public authorities in the Russian Federation on the example of the Krasnodar Territory. Based on the analysis of federal and regional legislation, as well as the practice of the Public Chamber of the Krasnodar Territory in 2024–2026, the author identifies the trend of transformation of forms of civic participation: from public control to social partnership. Special attention is paid to such areas of the Chamber's activity as independent election observation, expertise of normative legal acts, support for participants of the Special Military Operation and their families, development of the non-profit sector and territorial public self-government. The conclusion substantiates that the evolution of civil society institutions at the regional level is characterized by the expansion of the functions of public chambers, the transition from control to partnership forms of interaction with the authorities, as well as the growth of their role in solving socially significant tasks. At the same time, problems remain that require further solutions: insufficient effectiveness of certain forms of control, not always prompt response of authorities and fragmentation of legal regulation at the municipal level.

The article is dedicated to exploring international experiences in implementing digital technologies within local government systems and comparing them with domestic realities. A detailed analysis of current digitalization processes in local governance has been conducted, revealing key advantages and disadvantages of each existing model. The study aims to examine best practices from around the world that operate across different continents, as well as their potential adaptation to Russian realities. The focus is on three of the most prevalent practices: direct online democracy, electronic bricolage (“E-Bricolage”), and digital crowdsourcing. The research is based on both scientific findings from foreign authors and an empirical study of the current situation, which includes statistical analysis, monitoring of official web resources, and more. The study concludes that all models differ in the extent to which they allow citizens to directly influence decision-making by local authorities. It is concluded that there is originality in the Russian path toward the digitalization of local self-government, despite its later emergence compared to international counterparts.

The article examines the process of formation and development of the system of election commissions in Russia from ancient times to the modern stage. A historical and legal analysis of the evolution of election authorities has been conducted, and key stages have been identified: the pre-state (veche traditions), the period of centralization and absolutism, the reforms of Alexander II, the creation of the first independent election commissions in 1905–1917, the Soviet period, and the post-Soviet transformations of the 1990s and early 2000s. Special attention is paid to the sustainability of the institution, which retained its basic structure during the change of political regimes. The final part of the article analyzes the current challenges of the election commission system in the context of preparations for the elections of deputies of the ninth convocation of the State Duma (September 20, 2026), including the holding of elections in the newly annexed territories and the introduction of the digital platform GAS “Elections 2.0”. It is concluded that historical experience must be used to further improve the electoral system.