The Concept of Property Damage Compensation
( Pp. 38-42)
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Eduard A. Demidov
postgraduate student, Department of Civil Law and Procedure, Moscow, Russian Federation; lawyer, chairman; Moscow Bar Association ''Union''; Moscow, Russian Federation
International Law Institute
Moscow, Russian Federation Moscow Bar Association ''Union'', Moscow, Russian Federation
International Law Institute
Moscow, Russian Federation Moscow Bar Association ''Union'', Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract:
Abstract: The research concludes that the category of compensation for property damage lacks adequate reflection in current legal norms and theoretical works of contemporary scholars. The absence of precise terminology leads to diverse approaches to its understanding and problems in its definition within law enforcement practice. The author argues for the need to develop a unified concept of compensation for property damage within the framework of existing Russian civil legislation, including a clear list of its elements. This, according to the author, will not only eliminate uncertainty in resolving relevant cases in court but also enhance the qualification of actions constituting offenses and crimes.
Research objective—to develop the concept of compensation for property damage as an institute of civil law protection (separate from the qualification of offenses).
Despite the existence of individual studies on the concept of damage (see, [3], [5]), the category of compensation for property damage lacks unified conceptualization in either legal norms or doctrine. The absence of uniform terminology generates divergent approaches in law enforcement practice. Given the lack of legislative definition, it is important to refer to doctrine. Although contemporary researchers actively discuss damage and specific aspects of compensation, no unified concept of compensation for property damage has been formed. The author proposes developing a unified concept of compensation for property damage within the Civil Code of the Russian Federation with a clear list of elements.
Research objective—to develop the concept of compensation for property damage as an institute of civil law protection (separate from the qualification of offenses).
Despite the existence of individual studies on the concept of damage (see, [3], [5]), the category of compensation for property damage lacks unified conceptualization in either legal norms or doctrine. The absence of uniform terminology generates divergent approaches in law enforcement practice. Given the lack of legislative definition, it is important to refer to doctrine. Although contemporary researchers actively discuss damage and specific aspects of compensation, no unified concept of compensation for property damage has been formed. The author proposes developing a unified concept of compensation for property damage within the Civil Code of the Russian Federation with a clear list of elements.
How to Cite:
Demidov, E.A. (2026). The Concept of Property Damage Compensation. Gaps in Russian Legislation, 19(3), 38-42. DOI: 10.33693/2072-3164-2026-19-3-38-42. EDN: TAOTAL
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Lobova S.V., Mukhtarova E.A. Foreign legislation and practice of compensation for damage caused by a crime. Implementation of legal mechanisms for compensation and other ways of atonement by convicts. 2024. Pp. 114–117. EDN: YOKBBM. (in Rus.).
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Keywords:
property damage, compensation for property damage, civil law, damages, losses.
