A Public-Private Partnership in Ensuring the Security of State-Protected Facilities During Mass Events

The paper analyzes the differences between state and private security activities in the Russian Federation, highlighting the challenges of regulating these domains under a unified legislative framework. The author criticizes existing normative acts for their misalignment with contemporary requirements and emphasizes the need for significant modernization. The study provides data regarding the scale of private security activities, including the number of entities and specialists as well as protected sites, underscoring the sector’s importance for national security. The author dwells on proposals regarding the wording of separate legislative drafts «On State Security Activities» and «On Private Security Activities», aimed at determining the legal foundations and addressing existing legal gaps. Special attention is given to the potential of public-private partnerships (PPP) in ensuring security during mass events, which includes the implementation of modern technologies and the training of qualified personnel. The author emphasizes that a differentiated approach to the regulation of security activities will enable the creation of more effective mechanisms for collaboration between the state and the private sector, thereby enhancing the quality and accessibility of security services. The conclusions indicate the necessity of a comprehensive review of the legislative framework to ensure sustainable development within the security sector and to strengthen national security