Нотариат как субъект юридической помощи в Российской Федерации

In article the system of the Russian notariate and its possibility of providing a legal aid is characterized. Functions and the principles of notarial activity in interests of natural and juridical persons are defined. Legislative and ethical standards of activity of the notary as subject of a legal aid are analyzed, shortcomings and prospects of functioning of a notariate in Russia are noted