Actual Issues of Countering Terrorism: The Activities of State Authorities and Local Governments

Introduction. The issues of state and local authorities' activities in the sphere of combating terrorism remain topical and urgent. Methods. During the study of the declared subject the author used the following generally accepted scientific methods: analysis and synthesis of scientific publications devoted to the activities of public authorities and local authorities in the counteraction to terrorist activity. Results of the research. After consideration of questions of activity of public authorities and local governments in the sphere of counteraction to terrorist activity and execution of provisions of the state policy directed on counteraction to terrorism, logical conclusions are drawn. Conclusion. We have made a conclusion: in the prevention of terrorist activity in the regions, state authorities and local governments of the subjects of the Russian Federation play an active role, and preventive work is a priority.

terrorism, counter-terrorism, anti-terrorism policy, state authorities, local self-government bodies