Бакалавриат
2025/2026
Право ЕАЭС
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Международная программа «Международные отношения и глобальные исследования»)
Кто читает:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Петренко Алексей Владимирович
Язык:
английский
Контактные часы:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course “Law of the EAEU” offers an in-depth exploration of the unique legal framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU, Union). It is offered to provide an understanding of the institutional and legal foundations of this Union. Students will learn about its supranational nature, interaction of EAEU law with Member States’ legal systems, and contemporary challenges within this regional economic integration organization (REIO). The course also pays ample attention to the practical aspects of the EAEU’s functioning, including the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of individuals and entrepreneurs within the respective legal order.
The course begins by clarifying the EAEU as a regional economic integration. This is achieved through political economy perspectives on regional integration projects and their modalities, situated within the broader context of public international law (including the leading example of the European Union). In the main section, the course delves into the institutional design of the Union, exploring its founding treaty, institutions, decision-making processes, and supranational characteristics. Subsequently, the course examines specifically the legal framework of the Union, including its sources of law and distinctive features such as primacy and direct effect. Special attention is devoted to the common market and economic freedoms within the EAEU. Students will also engage with relevant case law of the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (CEAEU) and explore its overall relevance for the development of the Union and protection of the rights within its framework.
During this course, students are required to write an essay on current issues related to the legal and institutional design of the EAEU, and complete a written test consisting of open questions and a case study. At the end of the course, students must pass an oral examination.
Learning Objectives
- The main purpose of the course is to get acquainted with the legal foundations of the EAEU and develop the skills needed to navigate its legal and institutional design.
- Apply its respective legal norms in practical situations, using a comparative approach where appropriate.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to learn and use specific terminology and sources related to the law and institutions of the EAEU;
- to develop practical abilities in legal research and analysis of treaties, decisions, case law, and doctrines within the context of EAEU law (including by applying the comparative approach where appropriate);
- to utilize appropriate referencing and bibliographic methods specific to EAEU legal writings;
- to read and analyze case law from the Court of the EAEU;
- to employ major legal databases focusing on EAEU law, such official websites of the EAEU’s institutions, and other relevant platforms for current issues in the law of regional integrations
Course Contents
- Topic 1 — Introduction to Regional Integration I
- Topic 2 — Introduction to Regional Integration II
- Topic 6 — The EAEU: Basics
- Topic 7 — The EAEU: Institutions
- Topic 8 — The EAEU: Law
Assessment Elements
- Classroom-based work(1) Classroom-based work Content of answers Rated on a 10-point scale Rating on a 5-point scale Weak participation in the discussion or no participation at all. Attendance of less than 30%. 1: unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory: 2 The student is not able to explain the basic general theoretical notions of the discipline. Weak participation in the discussion. Attendance of less than 40%. 2: very bad Some fragmentary, correct thoughts are expressed, but there are significant gaps in knowledge. Weak participation in the discussion. Attendance of less than 40%. 3: bad Answers to the questions posed are generally correct but incomplete. The logic of the answers is not well constructed. The basic terminology of the discipline is generally understood. The student participated in the discussion. Attendance of over 40%. 4: satisfactory Satisfactory: 3 The answers to the questions posed are generally correct, but there are several serious defects in the logic and content of the answers. The student participated in the discussion, but correct comments were not always given. The basic terminology of the discipline is well understood. Attendance of over 40%. 5: highly satisfactory The answers to the questions posed were sufficiently complete and correct. There was a successful attempt to supplement and clarify the answers of others in the discussion. Knowledge of the basic terminology of the discipline is satisfactory. Attendance of over 60%. 6: good Good: 4 Full and correct answers are provided. Active participation in the discussion. Flawless knowledge of the basic terminology of the discipline. However, some defects in the logic and content of the answer still do not allow us to evaluate the participation as "excellent." Attendance of over 70%. 7: very good Full and correct answers are provided. Active participation in the discussion. Confident knowledge of the basic terminology of the discipline and the ability to build a discussion on the proposed topic. Knowledge of court decisions and doctrinal sources. Attendance of over 80%. 8: excellent Excellent: 5 All questions are correctly and accurately answered. Familiarity with the problems of the discipline is demonstrated. Active participation in the discussion. The student made several correct additions and clarifications to the answers of other participants in the discussion. Confident knowledge of the basic terminology of the discipline and the ability to reveal and comment on the content of the concepts. Knowledge of court decisions and doctrinal sources. Knowledge goes beyond the scope of the syllabus. Attendance of over 80%. 9: brilliant The answer is distinguished by a confident knowledge of the basic terminology of the discipline. Active participation in the discussion. Repeated accurate additions to other students’ answers. Formed a point of view on the topic of a discussion. Knowledge of court decisions and doctrinal sources. Knowledge goes far beyond the scope of the syllabus. Attendance of over 80%. 10: extraordinary
- Essay (writing an essay; teamwork; max = 10 points)
- Essay defense (oral presentation of an essay; max = 10 points)
- Written test (in class; in a written form; max = 10 points)Three open questions (use of additional materials is forbidden) and one case study (use of additional legal sources, notes, and the Internet is allowed). Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes.
- Examinationoral discussion in small groups without time for preparation
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 2nd module0.2 * Classroom-based work + 0.1 * Essay (writing an essay; teamwork; max = 10 points) + 0.2 * Essay defense (oral presentation of an essay; max = 10 points) + 0.3 * Examination + 0.2 * Written test (in class; in a written form; max = 10 points)
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Daria Boklan, & Ilya Lifshits. (2019). Eurasian Economic Union Court and WTO Dispute Settlement Body: Two Housewives in One Kitchen. Russian Law Journal; Vol 7, No 3 (2019); 169-193 ; 2312-3605 ; 2309-8678 ; 10.17589/2309-8678-2019-7-3. https://doi.org/10.17589/2309-8678-2019-7-3-169-193
- Vinokurov, E. (2018). Introduction to the Eurasian Economic Union. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1856439
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Van den Bossche,Peter, & Zdouc,Werner. (2017). The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization. Cambridge University Press.