Challenges in the Legal Qualification of Extremist-oriented Crimes Committed through Social Networks and Messaging Services
( Pp. 135-140)

The article examines current issues in the qualification of extremist crimes committed through social networks and messaging applications. The research aims to identify the specifics of extremist activities in the digital space, analyze the challenges arising in law enforcement practice, and propose ways to improve the methodology for investigating this category of crimes. Based on the analysis of legal regulations, academic literature, and judicial practice materials, the author concludes that there is a need for further legislative development, implementation of new technological solutions, and strengthening international cooperation in countering extremism on the Internet.

Klychev R. A. Challenges in the Legal Qualification of Extremist-oriented Crimes Committed through Social Networks and Messaging Services // ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AND LEGAL PRACTICE. 2025. Vol. 21. № 1. P. 135-140. (in Russ.) DOI: 10.33693/2541-8025-2025-21-1-135-140. EDN: BAWOWY

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extremism, social networks, messaging applications, crime qualification, law enforcement practice, digital technologies, international cooperation..