The most famous lawyers of Russia

Russian law at all times since its inception has developed thanks to outstanding figures, famous lawyers. Our country today has about 700 thousand lawyers at its disposal. Among them there are those whose names are heard. So who are they - the most famous lawyers in Russia?

At the origins of Russian law

In 1722, Peter I signed a decree establishing the post of prosecutor-general, and the first was Count Yaguzhinsky. In the new position, he was particularly zealous about the legality and fairness of the resolution of all cases. The count was very intelligent and enterprising, for which he received the favor of the king himself.

The first known lawyers of Russia are much more familiar as writers and civic leaders, however they have done a lot in jurisprudence. Thus, the well-known statesman of the era Gavrila Derzhavin, who was the first Minister of Justice in the history of the state, also made a contribution to the formation of law in Russia. He took the post only a year, but managed to do a lot - to start the formation of an arbitration court, to prevent the appointment of people in charge of communications, to fight bribery.

Alexander Radishchev was also a famous Russian lawyer. He received his education in Leipzig, but became fully engaged in legal activities in Russia only after exile for freethinking literary works. Then he became the author of many legal works and treatises. And Radishchev is considered the father of judicial statistics, since it was he who began to study, analyze and systematize criminal legal phenomena.

Famous lawyers of Russia of the 19th century

This time is marked by two outstanding figures. So, the name of Anatoly Koni is familiar from the lessons of history even to those who are far from the legal world. He is an outstanding jurist, prosecutor, publicist. In addition, he created several works on legal topics, which were reprinted repeatedly. He also engaged in teaching and teaching at the main law faculties of the country.

Well-known lawyers of pre-revolutionary Russia include the name of the famous Fedor Plevako, who was also called krasnoslovom and Zlatoust. He was able to convey his idea to everyone, he ruled the crowd with the virtuoso skill and became famous for his lawyer speeches. As a lawyer, he represented his clients in civil and criminal matters and most of them won just brilliant. Plevako was so famous that his speeches were published in newspapers, and people came to his speeches to just hear the great orator.

Lawyers of the 20th century

During the Soviet Union it was difficult to become an outstanding lawyer without occupying an important state post. Nevertheless, well-known Russian lawyers of the 20th century are famous for their contribution to the history of our country.

One of the most notable figures of law in the USSR can be called Andrei Vyshinsky, who was not only a prosecutor and minister of foreign affairs, but also a confidant of Stalin. Despite the brilliant mind and outstanding political and state authority, the figure is very ambiguous. So, he unconditionally supported all decisions of the government. Moreover, without his visa, no order of any commissar received a move. He also joined the commission on the solution of issues with the death penalty, presided over all the high-profile cases of that era, for example, was one of the main members of the Soviet commission at the Nuremberg Tribunal and the actual curator of repressive bodies in the USSR.

Another notable name is Peter Stuchka, who held many key positions in the judicial system, including being chairman of the Supreme Court of the RSFSR. In addition, he was the first editor of the encyclopedia of the state and law, one of the authors of the Civil Code of 1922 and the creator of the Institute of Soviet Law.

Outstanding lawyers of our time

Today in Russia a good lawyer is required for every public or wealthy person. Thanks to loud and scandalous cases involving celebrities, well-known lawyers of Russia of the 21st century also appear representing them. Their names are familiar even to those who are far from this sphere.

The first in the list of outstanding lawyers of our time, we will mention Henry Reznik, president of the Bar of Moscow. His work experience is impressive - he has been in the profession since 1965, engaged in both criminal and civil affairs. He was and continues to be the trustee of such eminent personalities as Chubais, the Yeltsin family, Gaidar and others. He is famous for protecting famous musicians, publicists, journalists and politicians.

The name of the lawyer Vadim Klyugvant is now inextricably linked with the loud case of Yukos and Mikhail Khodorkovsky. After receiving money laundering for 14 years, Khodorkovsky still achieved early release, but, as the media assure, it became possible only thanks to Klyugvant's ability to reach the president himself.

Famous female lawyers

According to statistics, today in the profession the same number of men and women, but high posts and high-profile cases are mostly for men. But among them there are really successful and famous female lawyers in Russia.

This can be called Tamara Morshchakova, who is famous for co-authorship of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the position of a judge of the Constitutional Court. She was an adherent of the liberal wing and defended the rule of law. After the resignation, she did not finish her career and taught in many of the country's most serious universities, and also at the invitation of D. Medvedev took part in the Yukos case.

Another notable female name in a series of high-profile trials in modern Russia is Irina Khrunova. Together with Farid Murtazin, she represented the interests of the participant of the scandalous group Pussy Riot Catherine Samutsevich in court. She was lucky with lawyers, because one Samutsevich managed to get a suspended sentence, while the other participants received deadlines real. A successful advocate is also famous for Khodorkovsky's presentation in the case against Berezovsky.

Young lawyers of Russia

The most significant among the young lawyers in Russia can be called a Chechen, Murad Musayev. He is only 33, but he is one of the most sought-after lawyers in the capital. Musayev is well educated, he graduated from a prestigious school in the UK and received several higher educations in Russia, fluently speaks Russian, Chechen, English and French.

Has become famous Musayev thanks to the case of Albert Tsoev, who shot the protection of the president of South Ossetia in 2011. He was threatened with life imprisonment, but thanks to Musaev's efforts and the proven state of his client's affect, Tsoyev got off with an insignificant time of only 2.5 years.

Scandalously known lawyers of Russia

There are among the modern Russian lawyers and those who are heard not only because of their undoubted successes in the profession, but also scandalous stories or excessive publicity.

The first of these is undoubtedly the lawyer Dobrovinsky, who is known not only for his clients (such as pop stars, artists, disgraced oligarchs and other public people), but also at the expense of his statements about opponents. Has the award as the best lawyer of Russia in 2003.

Pavel Astakhov, a successful lawyer, has long been associated with a television career as a judge on the "Hour of the Court" program, the unsuccessful career of the ombudsman for the rights of the child and the extremely controversial and even scandalous statements made in this post. As a lawyer remembered the protection of Luzhkov, Stepashin, Shvydkoi, Spivakov, Landau and others.

Of course, this is by no means all the well-known lawyers of Russia, but we listed the most prominent names, famous for their contribution to the development of jurisprudence or loud and successful cases.