CONTROVERSIAL HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES OF THE RUSSIAN STATE
Subject of research: historical and legal Genesis of the Russian state and law. The purpose of the article is to analyze a number of topical issues for modern society and the state. The methodology of the research consists of the methods of comparative legal combination. The authors argue that we should learn from the tragic events of the past, draw proper conclusions. Russia has always avoided the practice of territorial divisions and annexation. Today we are dealing with a cynical falsification of history. It is well known that a number of States have not only preserved, but also gained their statehood thanks to the support of Russia. The conclusion of the study is that Russia's accusation of its propensity to aggression and infringement of foreign statehood is a dangerous myth, which was invented with the aim of discrediting our country.