The history of the development of forensic institutions in the period of the Russian empire

In this scientific article, the author examines the evolution of forensic examination and related forensic institutions in the Russian Empire from the XVIII to the beginning of the XX century. The author examines the historical context in which these institutions functioned, and the main stages of their development. The article analyzes the role of forensic institutions in the judicial system, their organizational structure and methodology of work. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of forensic expertise for the establishment of justice and the development of the legal system in the Russian Empire. As a result, this article provides an extensive study of the history of forensic institutions, which can be useful for historians, lawyers and anyone interested in the legal history of Russia.