ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CHALLENGES IN CONTEMPORARY RUSSIA

Magomedova Risalat Magdibegovna  -  Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Humanities, Autonomous non-profit organization of higher education "Bashlarov Scientific and Clinical Center", Russia, 367031, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala city, Amet-Khan Sultan Ave., building, 91, bashlarov-vuz@mail.ru

Abdullaev Khizri Tinamagomedovich  -  Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Fundamental Medicine, Autonomous non-profit organization of higher education "Bashlarov Scientific and Clinical Center", Russia, 367031, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala city, Amet-Khan Sultan Ave., building, 91, bashlarov-vuz@mail.ru

The article examines the main environmental protection challenges in modern Russia. It analyzes the legal framework, the state of natural resources, and the effectiveness of state control. Key environmental risks are identified, including air and water pollution, inefficient resource use, and low environmental awareness. Measures to improve legislation and environmental monitoring are proposed.

Key words: environmental protection, environmental law, pollution, natural resources, environmental policy.