THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 1582 SENTENCE IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY OF IVAN IV
Subject / Topic Such a specific-historical form of corruption as false accusations and falsification of official documents is identified and considered. The verdict of March 12, 1582, which summed up several decades of anti-corruption policy of the government of Ivan IV, is analyzed in detail, the contradictory and limited nature of this policy is revealed, which determined its results by the end of the 16th century. Goals / Objectives Identification of specific-historical forms characteristic of the early stage of the evolution of corruption, objective grounds of corruption, approaches to counteracting it. On the basis of a clarification of scientific insights into the early stage of the evolution of corruption, it was possible to counter it more effectively in modern society. Methodology The study is based on a historical-materialistic and dialectical approach to identifying corruption as a social and legal phenomenon. Conclusion and Relevance Based on an analysis of regulations and narrative sources, a form of corruption has been identified as false accusations for the purpose of seizing property. As part of the fight against this form of corruption during the administration of Ivan IV, a number of measures were taken that produced limited results. To replace those forms of corruption that have been partially overcome, new ones have emerged, The main reason for the failure of the Government of Ivan IV in the fight against corruption is the failure of the measures taken to address the material bases of specific forms of corruption, As a result, the new management structures have been exposed to corruption as much as previous ones.