M.N. Marchenko

The article deals with the methodology of systemic studies of the state. The state is a system of structural elements and systemic relations. The author comes to conclusion on that systemic approach to the state gives possibility to study it deeper as both in static and in dynamic.

Article deals with issues concerning the relationship of general theory of state and law with the theory of Russian state and law. The author presumes that the general theory of state and law is the basis for the formation and development of the theory of the Russian state and law.

The article is devoted to the problems of the concept and content of the quality of legal education. According to the author, the legal education system of Russia should optimally combine the elements of scientific, academic and pragmatism, novelty and conservatism, national characteristics and internationalism

The review gives a brief description of the new monograph by V.D. Zorkin, its main provisions are considered. One of the main topics raised in the book is the relationship between the stability of the state and human rights. It is concluded that human rights should not be opposed to public and state security, since it is the state that ultimately guarantees the legal protection of the individual. The weakening of the State can lead to the undermining of the system of guarantees of human rights. Zorkin examines this dilemma on the example of Russia, points out the main, from his point of view, problems of the Russian legal statehood.