KEY ASPECTS OF THE GENESIS AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE IMPERIAL STATEHOOD
The article provides a theoretical analysis of the problems of the genesis problems, formation and development of the Imperial state. The regularities of the development of Imperial statehood are demonstrated and examples from the political practice of empires, influenced on the development of the world history, including the Russian Empire are observed. It is proved that the processes of the Imperial state formation are also relevant at the present stage. In particular, modern advanced states use not only the Imperial political methodology, but also build a geopolitical configuration in the context of the logic of Imperial systems. In this context, the author draws attention to the current problems of protecting national interests and ensuring the national security of the Russian Federation. It is proved that the doctrinal source plays an important role in these processes.