Abstract: The subject of this research is the question of recognition of the norms of Soviet law by the courts of Capitalist states in civil litigation of Soviet citizens and organizations with foreign citizens and legal entities. It summarizes certain results of historical struggle between the “Socialist” state for recognition of equality of the Soviet system in the international arena. Its key success was the recognition of the the “general international law”, in accordance with which the trade agreements of the country could be formalized with foreign capital. The article demonstrates how with the growth of the power and influence of the Soviet state on the international arena and its recognition by the Capitalist nations, the Western countries changed their stance on the Soviet legislation – from ignoring and perverting it, to its recognition and application in the practice of judicial branches.