The modern legal system of Russia should be shaped by patriotic considerations, not by profit motives, as it was in the 1990s. This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Justice Yevgeny Zabarchuk at the session “Patriotism and Law” within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum. TASS.
“The wording of the law in the 1990s focused on profit and money. This was a fundamental and decisive moment that shaped our society,” said the Deputy Minister of Justice.
Patriotism, based on the spiritual and moral values of the Russian people, their historical community, is exactly “what should form the basis of the formation of the legal system,” Zabarchuk added. The politician noted that at present there is “a development in the restoration of moral principles in law.”
The Deputy Minister of Justice announced that patriotism should be included in all important legal acts as a “moral and unifying principle.” According to Zabarchuk, patriotism should affect areas such as culture, education, enlightenment and science.
Recently, the State Duma announced that the Russian flag should be hoisted not only in schools and other educational institutions, but also in all state institutions in the country. According to the deputies, this will help develop patriotism among people.
It was previously known that there were Russian students. may be required Passing GTO standards for the development of patriotism.