Legal status of the Russian Central bank determining problem

In financial and economic system of the Russian Federation, the key role played by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The powers of the Bank of Russia are enshrined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the Federal Law of 10.07.2002 N 86-FZ "On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation", as well as in the Federal Law of 02.12.1990 N 395-1 "On banks and banking activity". In all of this, it is not defined the legal status of the legislation. It is not defined the place of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation in the system of public authorities. In his article, the author tries to define the legal status of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, in the analysis of scientific opinions. The legal status of the Central Bank can determine his legal position, characterized by a special procedure for granting certain powers of the Central Bank, as well as the size and content of these powers. The lack of a clear and unequivocal answer to the question of the legal status of the Bank of Russia makes it difficult to regulate this institution. An important element in determining the legal status of the Central Bank is the legal responsibility of the Bank of Russia. Based on an analysis of the features of the Bank of Russia and taking into account the achievements of modern jurisprudence the author suggests the following language - "Bank of Russia - the public authority with a special legal status" - this wording seems basis, support from which to push off in the study of this problem. With all the attributes of public authority, central bank should receive this status on a statutory basis. It is need to adjust existing legislation.