Foundations of the legal status of civil rights to musical works in modern Russia

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The article analyzes the development of legal regulation of copyright for musical works in Russia since the late 20th century. It highlights the key stages of legislative modernization — from the Fundamentals of Civil Legislation to Part IV of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Special attention is given to the 1993 Law «On Copyright and Related Rights» and its role in adapting national law to international standards. The article examines rights protection mechanisms, the activities of the Russian Authors' Society (RAS), and the specifics of collective management. It also explores the legal status of musical works, including their integration into multimedia objects. The article concludes that an effective system for intellectual property protection has been formed in the context of digitalization.

Jurisprudence. Humanities of BMSTU

Foundations of the legal status of civil rights to musical works in modern Russia