Dzheloukhov, S.G. Imperial state and legal regime: criteria-based theoretical and methodological analysis

Abstract: The article includes key points of view on the issues of imperial state and legal regime from the point of view of theoretical and methodological analysis. The author establishes and gives grounds for key criteria for the classification of such regimes. The author then comes to a conclusion that the criteria and the dimensions of the imderial state and legal regime in their logical union are the legal realization of principles and ideas of imperial statehood. Keywords: jurisprudence, empire, methodology, statehood, ideocracy, emperor, legitimacy, poliethnic character, pluralism, regime