Modernization of Russian law covers many spheres including enforcement proceedings. The existing legislation on the enforcement proceedings, which has been reformed for last 15 years, serves as basis of modernization. The scientific doctrine and system of enforcement proceedings in Russia have gradually been developed; it includes such fundamental documents as the Constitution of the Russian Federation, international treaties, both substantive and procedural law of the Russian Federation in the area of enforcement proceedings and also court decisions. Furthermore, the importance of the European Court of Human Rights in relation to enforcement proceedings increases in Russia
