Modernization of the judicial system in the Far Eastern Federal District of the Russian Federation in the 1990s - early 21st century

the article is devoted to the analysis of the reform of the Russian judicial system at the end of the 20th century, with a focus on the changes in the Far Eastern Federal District. It has been identified that during this period, the judicial system underwent significant structural and functional transformations driven by the transition from the Soviet model to a new legal paradigm. The judicial reform included a revision of the status of judges: principles of irremovability, immunity, and professional independence were introduced. Legislative changes, such as the adoption of the Law «On the Status of Judges in the Russian Federation» established new requirements for judges’ qualifications and ethics. In the Far Eastern region, this led to a gradual renewal of the judicial corps, although problems with personnel shortages and the level of professional training in remote areas persisted. Historically, there were peculiarities in law enforcement here due to geographic remoteness and the multiethnic composition of the population, which gave the reforms a specific character. Overall, the transformation of the judicial system in the Far Eastern Federal District reflected nationwide trends but also had regional specifics related to geographic, economic, and social factors.

transformation, judicial system of the Russian Federation, judicial power, arbitration courts, judicial reform, Far Eastern region