Problems of succession law in the first decrees of the Soviet system (1918-1922)

The article gives the analysis of the first Legislative Decrees of the Soviet state, devoted to the problems of succession law. The author has a critical view of basic approaches to definition of provisions of the first Decrees of the Soviet system found in scientific materials. On the basis of accurate analysis the content of legislative acts the author’s view, according to which despite of the absence of the term succession in the content of law first Decrees of the Soviet system have the rules of succession, is proved.