Teunov, M.K. The process of formation of the village Shariat courts at the Nalchik district of the post – October period.

Abstract: From the early XIX century the legal culture of the peoples of the Kabardino – Balkaria had quite a pluralistic character, and its judicial practice combined Shariat law and traditional customs. In spite of the great changes, which took place in XX century the legal conscience of the Kabardins and the Balkarians still included traditional features. Considering the influence of the Islam in the modern social processes, the study of Shariat courts in the polyjuridical legal system seems topical.