Preservation of State Unity in the Context of a Constitutional and Ideological Ban

The article examines the problem of preserving state unity in the context of the constitutional ban on mandatory state ideology, which is enshrined in Part 2 of Article 13 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The authors analyze the historical and contemporary aspects of this issue, including the influence of Western values on Russian legal consciousness and the consequences of the 2020 constitutional reform. Special attention is given to the role of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation in interpreting constitutional norms, which helps to resolve contradictions and ensure a unified legal understanding without radical reforms. The authors conclude that the Constitution of the Russian Federation itself, as a system of legal principles and norms, performs the function of state ideology, reflecting the values and identity of Russia as a sovereign legal state. It is emphasized that constitutional norms serve as protection against external ideological influence and ensure the stability of the legal system.