2008 #1

A Word from the Editor

The main theme of Issue 1 (January, February) of 2008 is the article by I. Bartsitsa on analyzing the effectiveness of state institutions.

Other important materials include an article by S. Polenina, O. Gavrilov and N. Koldaeva on problems with cooperation between different legal system amid globalization, V. Gustov on parliamentarism in the Commonwealth of Independent States, M. Somov on the primary criteria of the systematization of state organs in Russia, A. Berdashkevich, N. Bulaev and A. Kalinin on the legal regulation of citizens’ appeals concerning education and science and V. Chernov on the theory of the clash of civilizations.

Other articles of interest include I. Ibragimov on the definition of “victim” in a legal context, N. Kornushov and S. Pepelyayev on the Russian Civil Code and others.

Representative Power - XXI century

#1(80) – 2008

CONTENTS

Interview with the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on the Commonwealth of Independent States V.A. Gustov

THE STATE AND LAW

I.N. Bartsits Indicators of the Effectiveness of State Authority (a Subjective Opinion on International Standards) (part 1)
S.V. Polenina, O.A. Gavrilov and N.P. Koldaeva Problems with Interaction between Legal Systems in a Globalized World
M.D. Somov Primary Criteria of the Systematization of the Organs of State Power of the Russian Federation (part 2)
A.M. Dzhafarov Reforming Prosecutor’s Oversight in Russia from the Perspective of International Legal Standards

HUMAN RIGHTS

A.P. Berdashkevich, N.I. Bulaev and A.V. Kalinin The Legal Regulation of Citizens’ Appeals Concerning Education and Science
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
V.V. Cherny The Theory of the Clash of Civilizations: The Idea of Class Struggle or the Manipulation of the Mind? (part2)

CRIMINAL LAW

I.M. Ibragimov The Definition of “Victim” in the Context of Legal and Procedural Law

REVIEWS

N.M. Korshunov The Legal Code of the Russian Federation: An Attempt Using Useless Methods
S.G. Pepelyayev Article 169 of the Russian Legal Code Should be Removed!

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

N.N. Korsanenko Insurance Risk (part 1)
S.A. Muzika Problems with Coordinating the Form and Content of Federal Laws made by the Executive Branch of the Russian Federation
O.S. Guzeeva Legal Methods of Monitoring Internet Activity – Specifically, in Regards to Websites that Promote Drug Use

FINANCIAL LAW

Y.A. Pulov and O.M. Limich The Legal Regulation of Secure Bank Deposits

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