Priobretatelʹnai︠a︡ davnostʹ i pravila ee primenenii︠a︡

An examination of the basics of Russian civil law on acquisitive prescription, along with guidelines on how to apply them. The appendix provides sample claim forms and court decisions on suits involving acquisitive prescription. Chapter headings: Acquisitive prescription in the history of civil law. Article 234 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and property ownership relationships. Acquisitive prescription and property rights. Most likely cases for the application of article 234 of the Civil Code. Prospects for the institution of acquisitive prescription in Russian law.