The article analyzes the doctrine of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, his influence on the formation of the domestic school of philosophy of law in the pre-revolutionary period, the discourse of Soviet philosophy of law in relation to the legal system of Hegel, as well as the views of modern legal scholars on this issue. It examines how scholars such as K. A. Nevolin, M. A. Arzhanov, V. S. Nertzsyants and others have implemented elements of the German philosopher’s concept in their legal systems. The experience of Russian philosophy of law during three historical stages is summarized through the prism of Hegel’s influence. The analysis reveals that the development of pre-revolutionary, Soviet philosophy of law often resulted from new interpretations of Hegel’s legal ideas and the use of speculative methods, while the detailed elaboration of Hegel’s philosophy contributes to the development of doctrines and concepts in the modern school of philosophy of law.
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