摘要: Since the break-up of Soviet Union in 1991, 88 regions Russian Federation have enjoyed increasing autonomy, and by 1994 almost half all budgetary expenditure Russia was spent at regional level. This paper examines system transfers which has developed over last few years asks how far it succeeded making up for revenue disparities. Transfers seem to be directed broadly right direction before after introduction formula mechanism: are higher with greater needs. The bad news, however, is that impact been minimal. Lower may received more than regions, but not nearly enough offset difference revenue.