On Application of Articles 205.4 and 205.5 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

The article discusses selected issues of practice in applying articles 2054,2055 enshrined into the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (CC RF) in November 2013. The author analyzes the recommendations thereon contained in the decision of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of 03.11.2016 No.41. This document, above all, clarify the moments of the crimes end such as the creation of a terrorist organization, leading them and participating in this community (art. 2054 CC RF), as well as the organization of activities of a terrorist organization and participation in its activities (article 2055 of the CC RF). In doing so, the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation not only defines the end points of the crimes, but also sets an indicative range of actions they cover. This article discusses the case materials with respect to the explanations of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The author also comments on the concept of "creating a terrorist community".

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