The modern system and types of criminal penalties in Russia

The study of the modern Russian system of criminal penalties is highly relevant. In addition, the study of the modern Russian system of criminal penalties makes it possible to identify its problems and shortcomings. The article analyzes the principles and beginnings of the construction of the modern Russian system of criminal penalties. In addition, the legal basis and reasons for the non-use of the death penalty and arrest are considered. The analysis of judicial statistics allowed us to establish that deprivation of liberty is the main type of criminal punishment in Russia. According to the results of the study, it is concluded that the modern Russian system of criminal penalties includes basic, additional and "mixed" types of punishments, and it is based on the principle from the mildest to the most severe.