The book is an elementary textbook of the basics of Roman civil law, prepared taking into account the needs of higher legal education by the largest scholar in the field of civil and Roman law. B. Novitsky . The textbook briefly and clearly describes the essence of the main civilistic categories and structures that arose and developed in Roman law. The author convincingly shows the process of evolution of Roman law, substantiates the necessity and expediency of its subsequent use in the legislation of many, including modern states. Conforms to the GEF of the latest generation. For students, postgraduates, as well as teachers of law universities and faculties .