Environmental crimes: concept and characteristics

The article analyses the theoretical provisions of system environmental crimes in Russian Federation. positions modern authors concerning main characteristics studied are studied. objective this work is to develop a comprehensive definition concept "environmental crimes", highlighting their and its relationship with related categories. relevance present study first determined by steady growth quantitative qualitative indicators national crime, which indicates inefficiency existing mechanisms criminal law counteraction crimes. author believes that resolution applied problems directly practical activities enforcement agencies possible only basic issues, among special place given conceptual aspects Thus, problematic particular importance, especially light lack legislative approach category question.