Anuchina, Y.N. The Cathedral Code of 1649 as a source of law and its influence on the development of the Russian legislation

Abstract: The Cathedral Code of 1649 is one of the largest written sources on the Russian feudal law, as well as one of the longest – lasting Russian laws. While it was amended and changed, it was in force for almost 200 years. The Cathedral Code influenced the development of the Russian legal civilization enshrined the basic features of the Russian political system, predefined the further political development of Russia…