Chapurko, T.M. Specific features of formation of the institution of the Plenipotentiary for the Rights of Child in modern Russia

Abstract: The political reforms, which are taking place in our country, are aimed to improve the living standard of the people. One of the goals of such reforms should be to overcome the malfunction of the organization of the social protection of children and juveniles. The institution of the Plenipotentiary (Ombudsman) for the Rights of Child holds a special place within the mechanism of social protection of the children. As to the data of June 2007 there are Plenipotentiaries for the Rights of Child in 18 regions of Russia, and the number is the same as two years ago.