ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVITY: STATE POLICY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION LEGISLATION

Recently, no significant changes have been observed in anti-corruption activity in Russia. This phenomenon determines the aim of this article, i.e., to consider analytically the problem why it is impossible to achieve significant positive results in anti-corruption activity in Russia. In the beginning of the article, five research cases are presented. These cases reveal how legislative norms affect corruption in public life in different countries depending on specific social and cultural factors. Further, corruption is considered in terms of Russian institutional matrix. In conclusion of the article, it is stated that Russia's specific historical and cultural features do not exclude the necessity to study and use international experience of anti-corruption activity. In addition, it is emphasized that transparent social relationships are not possible without institutions that ensure the rule of law and independence of court.