The book deals with the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh in contemporary
international law. The author studies legal status of Nagorno-Karabakh in the
Soviet law, as well as the problem of the status of Nagorno-Karabakh in a
view of norms and principles of international law, in particular, such main
principles of international law as a principle of self-determination of people
and the nations, a principle of territorial integrity, a principle of inviolability of
borders, a principle of a sovereign equality of the states, a principle of non-use
of force in international relations, etc. The research is based upon the analysis
of the international documents, the doctrine of international law, as well as
the Soviet legislation. The book is adressed to the lawyers, political scientists
and all who are interested in the issues of international law and international
relations.