Family Values in Russian Law and the Problem of Orphanhood: Past, Present and Future

Abstract

Relevance. The concept of state family policy, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation until 2025, is aimed at preserving and maintaining traditional family values, respect and full support for family, childhood, motherhood and fatherhood. At the same time, the problem of orphanhood in our country, including social, is not resolved, which actualizes the conduct of scientific research and scientific discussions in this area.The purpose of the article is to form a scientific approach to the definition of family values in Russian law through the problem of orphanhood.Objectives: to trace the history of the formation of family values, to determine the main traditional family values, to form the concept of traditional family values and the forms of their legal regulationMethodology. The methodology of the research is based on the achievements of the general history and theory of law, private law and public law science, with the help of which the available theoretical and empirical data on traditional family values were systematized and an appropriate concept was built.Results. In the course of the study, the concept of family values in Russian law was formed and effective legal mechanisms aimed at consolidating traditional family values in Russian law were proposedConclusion. Family values in Russian law are undergoing transformation due to various factors, therefore, it is necessary to determine the main traditional values of the Russian family, introduce effective legal mechanisms that allow preserving traditional family values and, accordingly, the prestige of forming and creating a family. The definition, implementation and promotion of these values will be an effective method of combating orphanhood in Russia.