The history of formation and development of the Russian institute of bailiffs

The article examines the history of the formation and development of the bailiff service, which begins with Kievan Rus and continues to this day. Analyzed the normative documents governing the order of execution of court decisions in different periods. It is concluded that over time, the role of bailiffs has increased, and at the moment they are the central link of the entire judicial system. In this sense, the analysis of history offers a fresh look at the process of modern development of the Russian system of enforcement proceedings.