History of the Development of Russian Law

Author: Zhang Shoumin
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: The Russian Federation (New Russia) has only been an independent country for 8 years. Today's Russia is in the process of transition, moving towards modern capitalism. Outdated elements have not been completely eliminated in various aspects such as the economy, politics, law, and social life, while the newly emerging systems exhibit a clear inheritance. They bear traces not only from the Soviet period but even from the pre-October Revolution Tsarist Russia period. Therefore, studying Russia's legal system requires a historical perspective spanning over 1,100 years and a dynamic approach. Only by deeply understanding the past can one thoroughly comprehend the present. This book divides the 1,100-year history of Russia into three parts: Tsarist Russia, Soviet Russia, and New Russia, highlighting the main characteristics and developmental trajectories of the legal systems in each period.