Medvedev, V.G. On the origin of national censorship.

Abstract: Censorship over press as a political and legal phenomenon with deep historical roots is a very interesting topic for scientific research. That is why the monograph of I.G. Gorbachev and V.N. Pechnikov “The institution of censorship in the Russian legislation of XVI-XIX centuries: historical and legal study”, which is reviewed in this article, is such a topical book. It is useful for both lecturers and students, majoring in law and history, and to all those interested in history of state and law of Russia, and in development of state institutions and legislation of Russia.