Potapenko Sergey Viktorovich, in 1979 graduated with honors from the law faculty of the Kuban State University. Doctor of Law, Professor, Dean of the Law Faculty named after A.A. Khmyrova of Kuban State University, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, judge of the highest qualification class in honorary retirement. Research interests: civil law and procedure. Author of over 100 scientific publications. Has state and departmental awards