This newly updated Eighth Edition offers a timely and authoritative exploration of Russia’s evolving legal landscape, tailored for English-speaking lawyers, law students, and scholars. Building on the strengths of previous editions, this volume reflects the profound legal transformations that have accompanied Russia’s shifting geopolitical stance and internal developments.
Key updates include Russia’s withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights, the legal integration of Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, and Zaporozhe into the Russian Federation, and sweeping legislative changes enacted to support the so-called “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine. The book also examines the legal mechanisms developed to counteract international sanctions and the broader implications for business, civil rights, and international law.
Designed as both a casebook and a reference, this edition features translated decisions from Russia’s highest courts, accompanied by expert commentary and thought-provoking questions. These materials not only illuminate the structure and function of Russian legal institutions but also provide insight into the practical realities of legal practice in Russia today.
With decades of combined expertise, the authors present a balanced, richly detailed portrait of Russian law as it stands today, without political judgment, but with a commitment to clarity, context, and critical engagement.
