Extortion of a bribe: theoretical and practical problems of qualification
The article deals with the issues of qualifying such a crime as extortion of a bribe. As a result, a scientific synthesis of conclusions about the need for notes to Art. 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which would contain the concept of extortion of a bribe, and a corresponding amendment to the criminal law. Under extortion of a bribe is understood as the requirement of an official to bribe under the threat of committing actions (inaction) that can harm the rights and legitimate interests of a citizen, as well as creating conditions when he is forced to give a bribe in order to prevent harmful consequences for his rights and legitimate interests.