and interregional NGOs. The Federal Law from July 23, 2013 established a new formation procedure of the Civic Chamber. The fifth convocation (2014-2017) consists of 166 members, representing three equally important groups: - 40 citizens approved by an executive order of the President of the Russian Federation; - 83 representatives from regional civic chambers; - 43 representatives from national public associations. To reach the set goals and objectives the Civic Chamber holds expert examinations of draft federal constitutional laws, draft federal laws, draft laws, and regulations of the Government of the Russian Federation, constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and local self-government bodies. The Civic Chamber issues opinions on a variety of subjects to authorities, thus acting as a bridge between the RF's decision-making institutions and RF citizens. Decisions of the Civic Chamber are of a recommendatory nature and are passed in the form of conclusions, proposals, and appeals. The forms of work are as follows: civil forums, public hearings, workshops, hot lines, citizens’ appeals, etc. The most important issues concerning the development of civil society and the country at large are usually considered during plenary sessions, with all members of the Civic Chamber taking part in them. There are 4 plenary sessions a year. During the first plenary session the Chamber elects its President, Vice Presidents for three-year terms and appoints commissions and inter commission working groups focusing on various areas. The fifth convocation of the Civic Chamber consists of 18 commissions: Commission on Development of Information Community, Mass Media and Mass Communications Commission on Development of Small and Medium Businesses Commission on Investment Climate Commission on Public Control, Public Expert Examination, and Cooperation with Public Councils Commission on Public Security and Liaison with Public Watchdog Committees Commission on Ecology and Environment Protection Commission on Charity, Volunteerism and Promotion of Patriotism Commission on Development of the Real Sector of the Economy Commission on the Agricultural Sector and Development of Rural Areas Commission on Harmonization of Interethnic and Inter-Confessional Relations Commission on Development of Public Diplomacy and Support of Russian Nationals Abroad Commission on the Healthcare, Physical Culture, and Promotion of Healthy Style of Life Commission on Social Support for Individuals and Quality of Life Commission on Development of Social Infrastructure and HPU Commission on Development of Science and Education Commission on Support of Family, Children, and Motherhood Commission on Culture Commission on Support of Youth Initiatives Key results of