Hermeneutics in Ancient Roman Law

The article is devoted to the research of the role and significance of hermeneutics in the process of formation and development of the norms of ancient Roman law, as well as its influence on the subsequent improvement of legal institutions.

Irrational Preferences of Investors and Their Influence on Placement of External Bond Loans of the Russian Federation on the International Capital Market

Due to the constant growth of competition, as well as the need to introduce innovative technologies in production processes and build a customer-oriented model, the issue of attracting additional funding is particularly acute for both the state and companies. The relevance of this article is due to the fact that the current approach of the Russian Federation to the designation of investment attractiveness cannot fully determine the basis for the trust and interest of foreign investors. This article is intended to consider the psychological aspects that affect the irrational behavior of investors and their impact on the placement of foreign bond loans of the Russian Federation. The purpose of this article is to form proposals for creating a positive investment expectation and to use this experience in Russian practice. In the process of studying this problem, general scientific empirical methods were used: data collection and study, comparison and synthesis, and the method of scientific abstraction. As a result of the study, the author came to the conclusion that in order to increase the level of investment attractiveness of domestic companies and the country as a whole, it is necessary to take into account psychological factors, as well as to improve the methodology for assessing investment attractiveness, which would take into account the expectations and «investment mood» of investors.

Distant Voting: Pro Et Contra

he article simulates situations of violation of the electoral rights of citizens and attempts to influence the results of elections and referenda taking into account electronic and postal forms of remote voting introduced into Russian suffrage by Federal Law No. 154-FZ “On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.

On the Role of Local Self-Government Authorities in the Agricultural Development

This article reveals the problems of differentiation of state and local government authorities in the field of agriculture, the problems of legal regulation of local government activities to promote and create conditions for the development of agricultural production, analyzes the experience of various municipalities in the development and implementation of municipal programs for the development of agriculture on a separate territory.

National Idea: A State and Legal Aspect

In this article, the author considers the concept of a national idea, correlates it with the concept of state ideology. Further, he defines the main features of the Russian state legal reality, which determine the content of the national idea. The article formulates conclusions regarding the understanding of the national idea, the prospects and the need for its formation.

A National Security Threat Related to the Problem of State Management of Combating the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection

The article examines individual issues of state security through the prism of the effectiveness of public administration in the conditions of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Russia in 2020. The article analyzes the norms of Federal laws, according to which it is necessary to take measures to protect the population from natural and man-made emergencies, including the spread of diseases that pose a danger to others. The decisions of the chief state sanitary doctors of the Russian Federation and the subjects of Russia that restrict the rights and freedoms of a person and citizen without having legal grounds for this are subjected to critical reflection. The article formulates conclusions that should help to improve the efficiency of public administration, which, in turn, will not reduce the level of personal protection, that is, to maintain national security at the proper level.

State Civil Service and Municipal Service as a Basis for Exclusion from the Lists of Candidates to Jury Members

The development of the law of criminal procedure governing the jurisdiction of criminal cases considering by jury trial involves the improvement of legislation governing the grounds for which citizens are subject to exclusion from the list of candidates for jurors. Currently, the grounds for exclusion of a citizen from the list of candidates for jurors is his hold of a public office of the Russian Federation, a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, military service and law enforcement agencies. This article examines the question of the possibility of including in this list such grounds as the state civil service and municipal service. As a conclusion, according to the provision that has been formulated if a citizen serves the state civil service and municipal service, it should be included in the list of circumstances in connection with which citizens are subject to exclusion from the lists of jurors. This conclusion corresponds to the legal and social features of these types of services.

A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

The article is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Professor Alexander Vyacheslavovich Fedorov. It provides some data about the hero of the day, names the main directions of his scientific research and gives a brief description of the works published by him. The multifaceted nature of the practical and scientific activities of A.V. Fedorov.

Legal Bases of the Involvement of Citizens in Solution of Local Issues

In this study, the author examines such an urgent topic as the participation of citizens in resolving issues of local importance. The existing scope and content of powers in the sphere of local self-government are analyzed. The place and significance of this right in the system of legal norms is determined. The article considers a list of sources that influence the formation and functioning of these powers, including the legal positions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation on the issue under study. In addition, the author summarizes the meaning of the main constitutional amendments in this area of legal relations. The author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary for the state to take appropriate measures in order to ensure the active participation of the population in resolving issues of local importance, as well as the effective implementation of the citizens' right to exercise local self-government.

Review of Some Amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation

On March 14, 2020 , the Law of the Russian Federation on the amendment to the Constitution of the Russian Federation from 14.03.2020 N 1-FKZ (hereinafter — the law on the amendment), or rather its article 3, which provides for the entry into force of the amendments themselves to the Basic Law of the country, as well as several related issues, was officially published and entered into force. After only two days — March 16, 2020 was the Conclusion of the constitutional Court of the Russian Federation (hereinafter — CC RF), "On compliance with the provisions of chapters 1, 2 and 9 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation pending its entry into force the provisions of the Law of the Russian Federation on the amendment of the Constitution" (hereinafter — the Conclusion). The proposed amendments affect a number of issues that are socially significant and therefore require detailed study, such as: fixing additional social guarantees for the population in the Constitution of the Russian Federation, setting the maximum number of presidential terms that a single person can hold, fixing requirements for persons applying for a number of positions, introducing a rule on the State Council, the possibility of checking the compliance of laws with the Constitution of the Russian Federation before they are signed by the President, etc. Even when the text of the original Bill was published, it caused quite a lively discussion not only in the society of professional lawyers, but also among those who do not have special knowledge in the field of law. Without trying to analyze in detail the entire text of the amendment Law (this would require writing a whole book) and without claiming absolute truth of the statements made, we will still try to consider its most interesting and controversial points, including relying on the Conclusion given by the constitutional court of the Russian Federation.