Annotation

The article examines the balance between public and private legal regulation within the Russian mechanism for protecting property rights. It analyses the content and interaction of the “public interest” and “private interest” categories in property relations, demonstrating their significance for shaping the balance between the owner’s powers and those of public authorities. The study reviews private-law remedies for the protection of ownership (vindication and negatory actions, claims for damages, contractual and insurance tools, notarial procedures and state registration of rights) and public-law instruments (administrative liability, supervisory and preventive activities, licensing and permit regimes). Particular attention is paid to the dual legal personality of the state and private actors, as well as to the delimitation of administrative and criminal liability for offences against property. The author concludes that an effective and fair system of property protection requires a dynamic balance of public and private elements and outlines directions for improving legislation and law-enforcement practice.