Stephanchuk, R.A. More on the issue of euthanasia in the NIS states: pro et contra.

Abstract: The term "euthanasia" comes from two Greek words: "eu" meaning "good" and "thanatos" meaning "death". This article by Ukrainian professor R.A Stephanchuk is devoted to the study of the right to life, which is more commonly viewed in relation to capital punishment, from an alltogether different angle - legalization and application of euthanasia. Author studies various classifications of euthansia, arguments "pro et contra", provides comparative analysis of legislation of the Western states and the NIC states on this issue.