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Petrov Yu. - candidate of historical sciences, associate professor, professor of «The customs law and customs affairs» of the Law institute of Russian university of transport

Abstract. The article discusses the practical steps of Peter The great, aimed at the development of communication routes and transport legislation in the state. Particular attention is paid to the waterways, the development of which was carried out through the construction of canals, measures that contributed to the renewal of the commercial fleet of ships and the legal regulation of these processes.

Keywords: history; transport; legislation; channels; ships.

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