Corruption in Russia: State, Problems and Ways to Solve them

The article analyzes the level of corruption in the economy and society of Russia. Being a socially significant phenomenon, corruption has a negative impact not only on the economic security of the country, but also on the pace of socio-economic development, the standard of living of the population. The author characterizes the current state of corruption in the country, identifies the problems associated with the emergence of corruption and its prevention, as well as those arising in the process of implementing anti-corruption measures aimed at minimizing corruption acts and increasing public confidence in public authorities. The classification of the reasons complicating the fight against corruption is carried out according to the following classification criteria: socio-economic, law enforcement and institutional. The author also proposed a set of measures aimed at the development of anti-corruption legislation and increasing the effectiveness of the activities of authorities in the field of monitoring and control over compliance with anti-corruption legislation.

corruption, anti-corruption legislation, criminal Code, corruption crime, bribery, confiscation of property