The article reviews the general development of arbitration proceedings in the Russian Federation. The paper’s main aim is to review the general development of arbitration proceedings in the Russian Federation. Using the legal comparative method allowed us to study national and foreign legislation to formulate conclusions about developing the arbitration procedure in Russian legislation. The application of the formal legal analysis made it possible to understand the concept of the arbitration court from a Russian perspective. A brief historical excursion of the development of arbitration proceedings, starting from the twelfth century, was made to achieve the paper’s aim. Following that, the author delves into the 2016 arbitration reform, its significance and the current state of arbitration in Russia. The author briefly describes and analyzes permanent arbitration institutions operating in the Russian Federation. At the end of the article, the author discusses the current trends in the development of arbitration and the challenges facing arbitration proceedings in Russia.