Escrow account agreement in the Russian Federation: legal features and problems

The article discusses the legal features of escrow account agreements under the legislation of the Russian Federation. Features of the legal nature, subject composition, essential conditions, conclusion, execution and termination of the escrow account agreement were revealed. The author identified some unresolved problems arising in law enforcement practice under such an agreement. In conclusion, proposals are formulated to improve the legal regulation of the escrow account agreement not only in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, but also taking into account banking practice and customs.