On the general principles of the protection of morality in the Constitution of Russia and the constitutions of foreign states

The term «protection of morality», enshrined in Part 3 of Article 55 of the Constitution of Russia, is contained in the construction of a constitutional and legal norm devoted to the restriction of human rights and freedoms. The understanding and application of this term in legal practice raises many questions related to the uncertainty of its general meaning and content. The author attempts to study the protection of morality on the basis of a comparative legal analysis of the Constitution of Russia and the constitutions (basic laws) of foreign countries. It is noted that most of the constitutions of the World in one form or another contain similar terms, similar in meaning and meaning. The general principles of the protection of morality, trends in the construction of relevant legal norms devoted to this protection are revealed. National peculiarities in its implementation are demonstrated.