№ 2039-2041. “Outstanding Lawyers of Russia” series. N. Muraviev (1850–1908), K. Pobedonostsev (1827–1907), N. Tagantsev (1843–1923)

Nikolai V. Muraviev (1850-1908) was the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Russian Empire, a member of the State Council, a well-known lawmaker. A domestic judicial system was reformed during his work: in 1896, a Mandate of prosecutorial supervision of judicial chambers and district courts was issued, the introduction of legal regulations in Russia was completed.

 

Konstantin P. Pobedonostsev (1827-1907) was a Chief procurator of the Holy Synod, a member of the State Council of the Russian Empire, the legal scholar. He was an author of numerous works on the legal, historical, social issues, predetermined the development of not only the legal but also the political life of the country for many years.

 

Nikolai S. Tagantsev (1843-1923) was a statesman, famous criminologist, scholar and law professor. His legislative initiatives in the field of criminal law and judicial laws of the Russian Empire got ahead of its time in the decades, and scientific activity of the lawyer influenced the modern Russian law.