From the standpoint of the author's constitutional-legal concept of responsible delegation of power by the people in Russia, the article examines a possible direction for the constructive transformation of the modern understanding of democracy. This is considered within the realities of an objectively increasingly complex system of public relations in the sphere of state governance. A construct of "professiodemocracy" is proposed for scientific discussion and prospective implementation. Within this framework, the principle of accounting for competences and professional achievements in selecting candidates for elective and other public authority bodies will be ensured. Its key distinction from the concepts of technocracy and meritocracy is demonstrated. The main features of democracy's development along the proposed path are characterized. Arguments are presented for possible amendments to electoral legislation concerning the expansion of mandatory information about candidates that must be communicated to voters.