Monograph . — SPb. : Press Law Center, 2004. — 505 s. The concept and stages of application of criminal law, as well as the application of certain elements of the criminal law rule . are disclosed. The general issues of qualification of crimes, acts, due to insignificant not representing public danger, and circumstances excluding crime of the act, as well as the appointment of punishment, exemption from criminal responsibility and punishment are considered. Recommendations for improving criminal law and its application are given. Designed for researchers and practitioners, graduate students and students of law universities and faculties, persons who improve education, and all interested in criminal law.