Abstract: In the modern world, the man-made civilization, its social structures and connections become more and more close-woven and universal. As the author of this article points out, the institution of federalism also needs to change in order to meet the new challenges, including the international level.

Abstract: Currently the internationalized judicial institution is being formed in order to provide criminal prosecution of persons, who have committed the terrorist acts in Lebanon. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is quite unique, since it shall be the first institution of this type, which is formed for investigating the political murder. In this article by O.I. Rabtsevich one find the analysis of the specific features of this judicial institution.

Abstract: The specific feature of the police organization in many state has always been inclusion of militarized formations into its structure. These specialized police forces were meant for crisis situations, when the regular police forces failed to suffice. Historically, in a number of Western European states (France, Italy, Spain) there are two types of such formations, and this article includes the detailed analysis of such formations.

Abstract: As the author of this article points out, the problems of state legal regulation of foreign investments are especially topical for those states, which are just starting their journey towards the market economy. The foreign investments call for complex regulation within the national legal system, and this article is devoted to review of various aspects of this problem.

Abstract: Ecological audit as means of ecological control have been recognized in the Western states from the 1970s on. However in Russia it have been in use for a little bit more than 10 years. In this article this type of audit is analyzed within the framework of entrepreneurial activity…

Abstract: As the author of this article points out, in late years in the Russian Federation the discussion of new forms of interaction between the government and the society have been topical. The social expertise of those decisions of the state that are being made is one of such forms of interaction. It is especially important to include expertise of legislative drafts, since it might allow to avoid and prevent conflicts in the society.

Abstract: As the author of this article points out, the insurance of the commercial risks is one of the key means of attracting investments, since it provides more guarantees of safety of investment. The insurance of the commercial risks is at the same time one of the most complicated and the most forward – looking types of insurance in the modern Russia. For example, while in the Western states 90 to 95 % of all possible risks are insured, in the Russian Federation the number is less than 7 per cent…

Abstract: The Russian culture once again stands on the crossroads. The situation is somewhat like both the second half of the last century. The author of this article write: “I am trying to obey the law and to take part in the political life “for the public good”, as I understand it. At the dawn of the Perestroika I accepted the idea of “building a jural and democratic society” with the market and social aims. However, now after many years of reforms, I am at confused, and the reasons are the following”…

Abstract: The early Feudal law in Europe and in Russia paid much attention to responsibility for murder. As some scientists point out, in decisions on murder cases one can see the history of the crimes in general, since the history of the crimes against human life is quite similar to the history of crimes as a whole. This is true for the history of law of all nation states, including Russia. This article includes analysis of definition and types of murder under the provisions of the Russian Truth.

Abstract: The history of development of the society and social relations shows that the youth have always been the social group, which concentrated the force and energy of social transformation. Currently all-Russian youth organizations are implementing their activities in more than a half of the constituent subjects of the Russian Federation. What are the types of youth organizations and perspectives of their development?

Abstract: This article by Professor V.G. Bayev is devoted to the conflict, which brought Prussia into the greatest political crisis, and made Bismarck the greatest statesman of Germany.