UDK: 656.62:94(47)

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 deals with the measures of the government in the post-Peter I era aimed at the development of waterways and shipping facilities. The efforts made by the government to update the shipping fleet and maintain the system of canals and river ways of communication are shown.

UDK: 656(091)

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.

Experience of legal support of the functioning of the transport system during the Great Patriotic War (Moscow, Law Institute of MIIT, November 29, 2017)

UDK 94.47

Matveeva A. - candidate of historical sciences, associate professor history and culturology, Moscow state automobile and road state technical University

Abstract. The Great Patriotic war is also a battle of economies, patterns of mobilization and organization industry, as well as the struggle of workers. The article discusses key issues related to mobilizing the Soviet people to repel the enemy. Debunk the myths about the state of logistics and the development of the Soviet economy of the war period.

Experience of legal support of the functioning of the transport system during the Great Patriotic War (Moscow, Law Institute of MIIT, November 29, 2017)

UDK 94.47

Kharlamova Yu. - doctor of political science, associate professor, professor of the department of transport law and administrative law of the Law Institute Russian University of transport

Abstract. The article analyzes the role of railway workers during the battle for the Caucasus and in the battle for Stalingrad. The importance of armored train teams on the most dangerous sectors of the front is assessed, events related to the construction of the Astrakhan-Elista-Kizlyar railway line, as well as reconstruction work on railway transport, are covered.

Experience of legal support of the functioning of the transport system during the Great Patriotic War (Moscow, Law Institute of MIIT, November 29, 2017)

UDK 347.463:94.47

Zemlin A. - doctor of legal sciences, professor, head of chair «Transport law and administrative law» Law Institute of the Russian University of transport, honored science worker of the Russian Federation

Abstract. In article on the basis of the analysis of scientific publications deals with the issues of legal regulation and organization of the TRANS-tailor activities during the great Patriotic War.

UDK 656.2

Petrov Yu. - candidate of historical sciences, associate professor, professor of «Customs law and customs affairs» of the Law Institute of Russian University of transport

Abstract. The article discusses the first steps in the railway business in Russia. Provisions from the note of the Austrian nobleman Franz Anton von Gerstner which has awakened interest to Railways in society and government circles of Russia are resulted. The stages of consideration of the note in government circles and decision-making in favor of railway construction are shown.