Mazanko Natalya

The article analyzes the current state of the institute of arbitration assessors in Russia, identifying problems accompanying its reorganization. The author summarizes the different points of view of the experts on the effective functioning of this institution and the main problem issues related to his reforms. The short review of foreign and domestic experience in this branch is given. It is concluded that it is worthwhile to attract non-professional judges – arbitration assessors to the implementation of economic justice in Russia and there is a need for further development and optimization of the institute of arbitration assessors.