On 2 April 2018, Viktor I. Shabailov, a well-known scientist in the field of state law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, a person who made a significant contribution to the development of the Belarusian jurisprudence, died.

The life path of Viktor I. Shabailov is a worthy example of serving science. Diligence, professionalism, rich life and practical experience, the results of his scientific activity allow us to speak of Viktor Ivanovich Shabailov as a major scientist of our time.