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Hendley, Kathryn,

Everyday law in Russia / Kathryn Hendley. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lawlessness in Russia? Rethinking the narratives of law -- Legal consciousness(es) in Russia -- Dealing with damage from home water leaks -- Dealing with auto accidents -- The view from the benches of the justice-of-the-peace courts -- The view from the trenches of the justice-of-the-peace courts -- Rethinking the role of law in Russia.

This text challenges the prevailing common wisdom that Russians cannot rely on their law and that Russian courts are hopelessly politicized and corrupt. While acknowledging the persistence of verdicts dictated by the Kremlin in politically charged cases, the text explores how ordinary Russian citizens experience law.

ISBN: 9781501708107 1501708104

Source: 22573/ctt1r09c41 JSTOR

LCCN: 2016035243

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Since 1991

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law--Russia (Federation)
Courts--Russia (Federation)
LAW--Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
LAW--International.
Courts.
Law.
Social conditions.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Russia (Federation)--Social conditions--1991-
Russia (Federation)

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: KLB68

Dewey Class. No.: 349.47