Deposition of witness and victim testimony: 
prerequisites for formation in the criminal process 
of the Russian Federation and the possibility of using 
the experience of the Kyrgyz Republic

The article examines the prerequisites for the formation of the institution of deposition of witness and victim testimony in the criminal proceedings of the Russian Federation, taking into account the experience of the Kyrgyz Republic. The article analyzes the current Russian mechanisms for obtaining, preserving and subsequent disclosure of testimony, the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, guarantees of competitiveness and the right of the accused to challenge the testimony against him. It is proved that the complete borrowing of the Kyrgyz model is currently not necessary: a significant part of its functional tasks can be solved through the development of interrogation procedures, video recording and disclosure of testimony provided for by the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. The elements of escrow are highlighted, which can strengthen the protection of vulnerable participants and the procedural capabilities of the defense side. The directions of further improvement of Russian legislation in the relevant field are formulated.