The Research Centre of Private Law under the Russian President is a federal state research institute established by Presidential Directive No. 133-rp of December 27, 1991, On the Research Centre of Private Law.
The Russian Federation is the founder of the Research Centre and the owner of its assets.
Professor Veniamin Yakovlev, DSc (Law), Associate Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is the Chairman of the Board of the Research Centre of Private Law.