Unauthorized distribution of digital content

The article examines the problem of unauthorized distribution of digital content, which has become an acute socio-economic and legal conflict on a global scale. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the legislative framework of the Russian Federation in the field of copyright protection and the identification of key problems of law enforcement in the digital environment. The authors identify significant gaps and discrepancies between legislative measures "on paper" and their real effectiveness in the context of rapidly developing digital technologies. The work provides a detailed analysis of the existing mechanisms of liability for copyright infringement in the digital space in the Russian Federation, emphasizing their limitations in modern conditions. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of cultural and economic factors contributing to the spread of digital piracy in Russia, including the historically established attitude to intellectual property and the economic availability of legal content. In the final part of the article, the authors come to the conclusion that in order to achieve progress in the fight against digital piracy, a comprehensive approach is needed, including not only improving legislation and strengthening law enforcement measures, but also active educational work on intellectual property issues, the development and popularization of convenient and accessible legal streaming platforms, as well as the introduction of modern technical solutions for the protection of copyrights in the digital environment.