We Need Such a Notary: A) We Need It; B) We Don’t Need It. C) I Find It Difficult to Answer (Please Underline)

In a categorical, sometimes harsh and provocative way, the author of the article argues that the Russian notary in its modern form is not necessary — all its functions can easily be distributed among private and public officials, as well as State and municipal authorities. The author believes that this state of affairs is not rooted in any particular shortcomings of current legislation, but has deep substantive and legal roots, the main one among them being a fundamentally incorrect understanding of the essence of notaries and notarial activities.