Keyword: «“disputed state”»

This article explores in detail the form of government of the Republic of South Ossetia. The author attributes South Ossetia to the category of "disputed states". By analyzing the provisions of the Constitution, it is concluded that the form of government of this state is atypical. In addition, the form of government of South Ossetia is compared with the form of government of the "patron" of this state – the Russian Federation. A conclusion is made about the similarity of the forms of government of the two states.