Essence proof in modern criminal proceedings of Russia: issues of admissibility of evidence obtained in the territory of foreign states within the framework of international cooperation

This article is devoted to the issues of evidence in criminal cases, in particular, when officials of foreign States provide legal assistance at the request of the Russian Federation. At the same time, the issue related to the lack of a single definition of proof is considered. The essence of proof in the criminal proceedings of the Russian Federation, as well as the features of proof in obtaining legal assistance from foreign States at the request of the Russian Federation, is disclosed. A number of problems of admissibility of evidence obtained outside the territory of the Russian Federation in the course of international cooperation on the example of Russia and the United States are highlighted and analyzed. It is concluded that there is a need for a thorough and in-depth study of the problems of admissibility of evidence obtained outside the territory of the Russian Federation by officials of foreign States at the request of the Russian Federation for legal assistance, in order to resolve them.

knowledge, proving in criminal cases, obtaining evidence on the territory of a foreign state, checking and evaluating evidence, the admissibility of evidence obtained outside the territory of the Russian Federation