The system of local justice of the Russian Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century in modern Russian historiography (2013–2023)

Aim. To identify and compare the estimates given on the state and renewal of the judicial system of the Russian Empire at the beginning of the 20 th century in modern Russian historiography (2013–2023) Methodology. The study of historiographical sources presented in scientific monographs, articles, reviews, materials of conferences and “round tables” is carried out in full accordance with the principles of historical objectivity. The comprehensive analysis characterizes the judicial system in the Russian Empire of the early 20 th century (presented in the studies of modern historians) as a unique state phenomenon, as well as the review of its evolution determined by the peculiarities of political and social-economic life. Results. The article compares the positions of domestic researchers on the main problems of the evolution of the judicial system in the Russian Empire in the early twentieth century. It is revealed that the main of these positions and related problems are debatable and still have not lost their relevance. Research implications. The main standpoints of the leading Russian researchers that can be used in studying historiography of the social-political life of the Russian Empire at the beginning of the 20th century are comprehensively analyzed.