Victim of a crime under article 153 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

The article presents some controversial positions of scientists, in the theory of criminal law, on the definition of the victim as a criminal-legal category. The difference between the procedural and criminal-legal status of the victim is analyzed. The victim of such a crime as the substitution of a child, Article 153 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, is considered. Both practical and theoretical methods of its commission are investigated; the nature and type of harm caused to the victims, as well as the criminal legal status of close relatives, children who were used for substitution, are determined. In conclusion, conclusions are drawn on the application of Article 153 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, taking into account the position of the authors.