Place and role of motivation function in the system of the Russian law functions

The article outlines the parameters of announced function on the basis of the fact that the motivation function of law is not covered properly, and only restrictive one is considered. The history of motivation is poorer than restrictions, because it is easier to set duties and responsibilities. With respect to stimulants and their functional orientation, the state uses a positive potential insufficiently. It is found out that the negative responsibility has very clear mechanisms, and the positive one is not even a scientifically recognized, not to mention its real implementation. The special features of law motivation function are analyzed. The general legal nature of motivation function, manifested in various fields of law is considered.