Some Aspects of Citizen Participation in the Creation of Initiative Budgeting Projects in the Republic of Crimea Over the Past 5 Years (Using the Example of Pervomaisky District)

The article analyzes the reasons for unstable participation in the initiative budgeting of rural settlements of the Republic of Crimea over 5 years using the example of one of the least active regions of the Republic of Crimea, Pervomaisky district. A brief description of the area is given, which makes it possible to form an opinion about its economic and social spheres. During the consultation of the heads of settlements and activists of initiative groups from among the residents, the main subjective and objective reasons for the low activity of the population, including the heads of rural settlements themselves, were identified. Additional sources of budget filling in rural settlements, in particular, the amount of subsidies, are analyzed. A comparative analysis of the geographical conditions of the regions of the Republic of Crimea, the size of the average salary in the districts, a discussion with the heads of rural settlements and members of active groups from among the citizens of the settlement. The frequency of change of heads of rural settlements over the previous period of 5 years is given and analyzed. Based on the results obtained, the main economic and social problems affecting the activity of both residents and government representatives - heads of rural settlements are formulated: applications from those rural settlements with minimal subsidies have been successfully implemented; all 17 rural settlements of the district are subsidized to varying degrees: most of the district are settlements where subsidies make up a fifth part of the budget, in two settlements – half. The next steps in the study of civil initiatives in rural areas are outlined. Possible ways to enhance participation in the program of initiative budgeting of rural settlements with a subsidized budget are considered.