Kliuchnyk R. Crisis as a factor of development of political system

The object is the crisis in the political life of society. The goal is to reveal the essence of the crisis as a factor of development of political system. Methods are structural-functional, institutional approach, historical, comparative, political and systemic approach, synergetic approach. Thesis is devoted to research of political crisis as a factor of development of political institutions and political system in whole. Periods of development of scientific thought concerning political crisis are determined. It is proved that crisis may have not only negative but also positive consequences for development of political system. Institutional and system dimensions of crisis phenomena within forming and functioning of political system are analyzed. It is proved that political crisis in modern conditions can appear in virtual space and intervene real political sphere. Political crises are faces both on national level and on municipal one. In the research practical recommendations for political crises prevention are offered. They can contribute to further stabilization of political system of Ukraine. Application spheres are the functioning of public authorities and local governments, educational process.