About the book: 2017 / The book summarizes data on various electoral systems that are used or have been used in world practice. The author proposes their classification, traces the history of development, analyzes the main parameters and relationships, as well as research methods. Particular attention is paid to the electoral systems used in the Russian Federation. The book is intended for teachers, graduate and undergraduate students studying constitutional law and political science, as well as a wide readership interested in elections.