Rules of succession to the throne in the Muscovy of the 14th

The article concerns a problem of rules of succession to the throne in the Muscovy of the 14th — 17th centuries. The author comes to the conclusion that in the Muscovy the succession to the throne was regulated by customary law and the royalty was delegated from father to the eldest son. This rule of succession to the throne had various advantages in comparison with other forms of the succession of the supreme power.

The 1815 Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland

The article reveals the history of the 1815 Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. Special attention is paid to the Constitution draft’s creation story and its authors.

Synthetic being of law: trying to deal with a processional interpretation

The article is devoted to the problem of synthetic (integrative) interpretation of law in the national philosophy and theory of law. The author analyses pro et contra points of view concerning this problem. He highlights the three main meanings to be taken into account in the considering of integrative law: the intention as integrated law; the process as integrable law; the result as integral law. The author stresses the topicality of the processional interpretation of the synthetic (integrative) law.

Globalization and international law: theoretical and legal analysis

The article reveals the role and impact of globalization on international relations and international law, analyzing the most influential contemporary legal theories that explain this process.

Peculiarities of origin and functioning of muslim law on North Caucasus

The process of entry of North Caucasus in legal space of Russia is taken up in the article. The role of sharia and adat in legal regulation of public relations on North Caucasus in Russian Empire, in Soviet state and post-Soviet Russia is marked out.

«The mystеrious path» of medieval law. The theme of the Grail

On the basis of analysis of myths, legends, as well as the works by R. Wagner, Dante and other authors the article reveals the category of law in relation to the Middle ages.

Science of international law in the post-Soviet space

The article is dedicated to review of scientific and educational literature on the theory of international law during the period from 1991 to the present time. The article covers the main trends of studying and researching of problems of international law in Russia as well as in former Soviet republics, which today are independent States.

«The play of gems» in pro cess of legitimation of the ruling elite: the eluding East

The article contains an analysis of folk tales, revealing the main algorithm of construction of power in the Eastern States.

APPLICATION THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES PRINCIPLE OF SOCIAL STATE

The article reveals the problem of applying the principle of the social state in the practice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

EVOLUTION OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDING IN RUSSIA IN 19th — BEGINNING OF 20th CENTURY

The article presents the analysis of the evolution of the legal status of the main participants in the context of enforcement proceedings of the court reform and civil justice in the 19th — early 20th century. Conclusions on the expansion of the scope of rights and obligations of the creditor and the debtor as a result of the transition from a public to a mixed model of enforcement of judgments in civil cases.