UDK: 343.3/.7

Vladimir Al. Zhavoronkov - senior lecturer of the department ‘Criminal law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics’ of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Abstract. The current paper has analyzed the features of the unlawful act envisaged by Art. 326 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (falsification or destruction of the vehicle identification number), considered as one of the links in a criminal scheme related to unlawful seizure of a vehicle for the purpose of its theft and subsequent resale. There have been considered some legal problems that arise during the registration of vehicles with modified identification numbers. In conclusion, the author has proposed specific measures for applying identification numbers to new vehicles at manufacturing plants, which would reduce the number of such crimes. Also, there have been identified other possibilities for eliminating the causes and conditions for the crimes associated with illegal modification of an identification numbers of vehicles.

UDK: 351.81

Elena An. Drozdova - Candidate of Law, associate professor of the department ‘Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics’ of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Oksana V. Kochkina - researcher of the department of psychological support of professional activities of employees of the penitentiary system of the Center for research on problems of execution of criminal sentences and psychological support of professional activities of employees of the penitentiary system of the Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia

Abstract. The current paper has analyzed the historical periods of the British Transport Police formation. The attention has been focused on the peculiarities of the formation of police management bodies, as well as on some issues of legal regulation of the British police activities. There have been analyzed the reasons and conditions that prompted the establishment of this body, as well as some regulatory legal framework governing the British Transport Police activities. For the Russian Federation, the presented experience is of great use, since the field of transport security enforcement is a complex and multifaceted area that requires additional study using effective, long-term experience, which has been obtained by foreign countries.

UDK: 347.822:351.814

Viktor V. Gorovoy - Candidate of Law, associate professor of the department ‘Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics’ of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Vladislav V. Gorovoy - senior researcher of the Research Center-2 of PKU Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia

Abstract. On the basis of statistical data and scientific sources the current paper has considered the possible internal threats to the transport complex of the Russian Federation and its infrastructure. Taking into account the practical value because of certain restrictions in the specialized legislation, it is necessary to focus on optimization of the approaches to the implementation of transport security requirements. In particular, there has been substantiated the necessity to use the latest means and methods of inspection activities. The obtained data will allow identifying the priority areas of law enforcement activities in the field of transport security.

UDK: 343

Mikhail V. Bobovkin - Doctor of Law, professor, professor of the department ‘Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics’ of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Vitaliy An. Ruchkin - Doctor of Law, professor, professor of the department of fundamentals of forensics of the Educational-Research Complex of forensics of the Volgograd Academy of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, honored scientist of the Russian Federation

Olga Al. Didenko - Candidate of Law, docent, associate professor of the department ‘Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics’ of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Abstract. The current paper has considered the urgent issues of forensic handwriting analysis of transport documents. According to the study of general scientific and forensic data, the authors have formulated their own views on the system of transport documents, the possibility of their identification and diagnostic research to solve problems of forensic handwriting analysis. There has been expressed an opinion about the evidentiary and guiding value of forensic handwriting analysis of transport documents. There have been considered the use of its results in law enforcement.

UDK: 343.98.065

Mikhail V. Belyaev - Candidate of Law, associate professor of the department of weapons science and traceology of the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation named after V.Y. Kikot

Abstract. The current paper has considered the possibilities of the diagnostic vehicle trace expertise when solving the problems related to contact interaction of vehicles (road accidents). There have been considered the methodological aspects of the solved problems, one of which is the method of the road accident modeling. As an example, there have been presented the capabilities of the scale-up road accident modeling and damage matching in detail. This method has proven itself in the insurance cases.

UDK: 343.346+343.132.1

Andrey V. Belavin - Candidate of Law, associate professor of the department of criminal law disciplines of the International Law Institute

Lyubov An. Savina - Candidate of Law, docent, associate professor of the department of criminal law disciplines of the International Law Institute

Abstract. The current paper has considered the issue of modern possibilities to apply the algorithm of the graphic method and photographing of the crime scene on the railway transport from the first minutes of the recovery and rescue measures.

UDK: 378.147

Tatiana S. Shnyakina - Candidate of Law, associate professor of the Military University of the Russian Ministry of Defence

Abstract. The current paper presents the results of an individual project in the form of a detailed plan for a two-hour seminar on the theme "Public Administration in the Field of Transport" in the additional professional education program for military specialists, which has been implemented at the Military University of the Russian Ministry of Defense since 2019. As the results of the implementation of an individual project, there has been proposed a new information resource in the form of a detailed plan for conducting a seminar on the state transport management in the context of the digital transformation of the economy and transport logistics being especially significant theme nowadays. The presented educational and methodological plan will be used to implement the permanent education program and will contribute to improving the quality of permanent education for military specialists whose work is connected with transport support of the combat readiness of the Russian Armed Forces.

UDK: 378.147(075.8)

Svetlana N. Artamonova - Candidate of Law, docent, associate professor of the Military University of the Russian Ministry of Defence

Abstract. The current paper presents some aspects of the methods of preparation to a lecture in the discipline taught according to the curriculum of the permanent education program in order to provide students with knowledge about the experience of organization and administrative and legal regulation of the control activities to ensure road transport safety, as well as the prospects to improve it.

UDK: 374.3

Olga M. Zemlina - Candidate of Law, docent, associate professor of the department 'Transport Law' of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport, honored worker of the Higher Professional Education

Abstract. The current paper presents the methodology for conducting classes for students in the program of additional professional education in order to form the knowledge of the current legal foundations and practice of financial control and audit of budget expenses in the process of financially supporting the needs for the development of the transport system. According to the analysis of theoretical aspects and experience in the use of the case-study methodology to improve professional competencies among the workers the Russian Ministry of Transport and its subordinate services and agencies, there have been identified the ways to improve the efficiency of using the methodology of situational analysis.

UDK: 378.018.43:656

Victoria Al. Pavlova - senior lecturer, head of the additional professional education of the Law Institute of the Russian University of Transport

Abstract. The current paper analyzes the problematic and most urgent issues of distance learning in the framework of the implementation of additional professional advanced training programs for transport workers. It explores the methodology for conducting classes in order to form and systematize relevant theoretical knowledge for transport specialists who are studying under the programs of additional professional education. Based on the analysis of distance learning experience in the implementation of additional professional programs, there have been proposed the ways to improve the efficiency of the advanced education system for transport workers to implement the Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2030.