The Department of Criminal Procedure of The Aucil-Mli-Msal-The Kutafin Moscow State Law University (Msal): Traditions and Modernity

Abstract

This article discusses the major milestones in the formation and development of the Department of Criminal Procedural at the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) as one of the leading scientific and pedagogical teams in the sphere of criminal proceedings in the territory of Russia and the former Soviet Union. The paper analyses all scientific and other focus areas of the Department, considers the main monographic and educational publications of the Department members, etc. To sum up, the author concludes that the school of science and pedagogy that has been developed at the Department of Criminal Procedure of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) and that is founded on the brightest academic traditions and the combination of thorough theoretical knowledge and practical experience has the potential to carry out fundamental scientific research and training of highly qualified lawyers for modern Russia.