Concept and features of investment in current Russian legislation

Abstract

In the article the author reveals essential characteristics of «investment» and «investing» categories and identifies fundamental features of the investment process in legal aspect. A detailed analysis of different expert points of view on the legal nature of investment and investment process in general is carried out. An investment contract as a basic element of the investment process is described. A place of investment in the system of other legal institutions is defined. Differentiation of investment from other constructions, such as insurance, employment contract, lease and etc. is argued.

Keywords

• инвестиции
• инвестирование
• инвестиционный процесс
• инвестиционный контракт
• правовая природа инвестиционного контракта
• организатор инвестирования
• механизмы привлечения инвестиций