The article examines the transformations that took place in the public administration system of the PRC in the active phase of the “Cultural Revolution”, analyzes the reflection of the political struggle on the nature and dynamics of organizational and personnel changes in this system. The author traces the process of the formation of the alternative public administration system and the role of the State Council of the PRC in preserving the integrity of the hybrid system of public administration during this period. The phenomenon of the Premier of the State Council Zhou Enlai is noted specifically. Thanks to his efforts the public administration system saved resources for self-recovery by the end of the active phase of the “Cultural Revolution”