Samson of the Russian Bar (N.P. Karabchevsky)
The contribution of the outstanding Russian lawyer Nikolai Platonovich Karabchevsky to the development of litigation in the Russian Empire in the 19th-20th centuries is considered. It is noted that his performances in the framework of the trial were always distinguished by the fact that he skillfully demonstrated the techniques of oratory and showed resourcefulness in any difficult situations. The strength of N.P. Karabchevsky, his outstanding oratorical talent, the relevance of the arguments helped him refute the arguments put forward by the representatives of the prosecution and allowed justice to prevail. Published in the order of participation in the scientific competition "The role of Russian lawyers in the era ofjudicial and legal reforms in the second half of the XIX - early XX centuries" and preparation of the upcoming scientific and practical conference with international participation "Training of legal personnel in the traditions of Russian departmental education: history and modernity", organized by the Foundation for the Support and Development of the Historical Heritage of A.F. Koni, the North-West Branch of the Russian State University of Justice, the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Education in the Field of Law Enforcement "University", the St. Petersburg branch of the All-Russian public organization "Russian Association of Judges" St. Petersburg (St.Petersburg, Isaakievsky pl., 11, assembly hall, June 11, 2021).