RUDN Journal of LawRUDN Journal of Law2313-23372408-9001Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)5661The concept of the accused: legal basis and views of academic writersBakhromovI AКафедра уголовного права и процесса; Российский университет дружбы народов; Peoples' Friendship University of RussiaIskandar_1987@mail.ruPeoples' Friendship University of Russia150420114475307092016Copyright © 2016, Legal Science2016The article deals with the concept of the accused in the theory of the criminal process and criminal procedure legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. The subject of the article is of certain current interest as there are many publications on the defendant's right to defense, but very few on the concept of the accused. The author analyses the above notion in terms of the historical, theoretical and legislative aspects. The article features the findings of the research, suggests proposals to improve legislation and outlines some practical implications.concept of the accusedguiltythe presumption of innocenceindictmentcriminal justiceпонятие обвиняемоговиновныйпрезумпция невиновностиобвинительный актуголовное судопроизводство