Contribution of professor Sh. B. Magomedov to the development of national jurisprudence

Introduction. Shikhtimer Bashirovich Magomedov is an outstanding Russian legal scholar, whose scientific and pedagogical work and professional path are inextricably linked with Dagestan State University. The modern appeal to his scientific and pedagogical achievements is aimed at understanding the contribution to the scientific school of law that developed in the region during the Soviet period and is continued today by the Law Institute of Dagestan State University.

Purpose. To characterize the main activities of the Russian scientist Sh. B. Magomedov, his professional contribution, and his dominant role as the organizer and inspirer of the modern Dagestan school of constitutional law.

Methods. The biographical method based on various constructive theories of professional and creative direction is applied. The factual basis of professional activity is formulated using separate professional characteristics of the biographical method applicable to the personality of a famous scientist and organizer.

Results. A brief professional biography is presented and a review of some scientific studies of the famous Russian legal scholar Professor Sh.B. Magomedov, who made a significant contribution to the development of the Dagestan scientific school of law, which is an integral part of the unified Russian scientific world, is conducted. The article presents some achievements of the Law Institute of Dagestan State University, which occupies one of the leading positions in Southern Russia in matters of legal education and science. The importance of Dagestan State University as a methodological center for other regional universities is highlighted, including practical assistance to the Chechen State University in the process of its revival (2001-2006) and the formation of legal science on the basis of this university. The author highlights certain achievements of the Law Institute, which is not only a leading scientific, pedagogical and research unit of Dagestan State University, but also a scientific center of legal thought, whose activities are permanently focused on raising the level of legal culture of the population, educating young people in the spirit of patriotism, intolerance to extremist, terrorist and other destructive phenomena. A basic biographical and creative characteristic of a modern Russian scientist has been created, combining the qualities of a skilled professional organizer and conductor of the scientific and educational process in the Republic of Dagestan.

Conclusions. The professional approach of Professor Sh. B. Magomedov at the scientific and methodological organization of the DSU Law Institute to the formulation and solution of the most pressing and promising industry issues in jurisprudence contributed to the well-deserved recognition in our country of the merits of the Dagestan scientific and educational school of law. Under his leadership, a number of research units are successfully operating on the basis of the DVSU Law Institute. The article focuses on a wide information and educational coverage in the scientific and pedagogical environment among both novice researchers and reputable legal experts, in order to form a stable element of knowledge of the achievements of senior colleagues and mentors, build a vertical line of succession, respect for the work and contribution of colleagues who have made a significant contribution to the development of domestic jurisprudence in the South of the Russian Federation since early 90s to the present.

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