The Russian Federation President and His Role in the Management of National Security System

The purpose of this papers is discussion on the President of the Russian Federation and his role in the management of national security system. Third Vladimir Putin’s presidency continued the assumptions that constituted in the years 2000-2008. Its common characteristic is strong foreign and home policy according to the pattern of authoritarian type of autocracy. It is associated with close bounds with the elements of force in the sector of national security and defence (special forces, army). Execution of decisions coming from central department of presidential orders requires the efficient management of national security system. For such purpose, author points out the presidential powers related with such issues. Thereafter, the accompanying apparatus, institutional and organizational structure of administration involved in statutory tasks in terms of national security and defence will be presented.