детские омбудсмены в Европе

In this article the author observes international legal acts that regulate the matters of protection of rights and freedoms of the child in present day world. The process of origin and development of the institute of Ombudsmen for Children in different countries of the world, including the Russian Federation, is considered. The author gives special attention to the legal status of the Children’s Rights Commissioners in regions of Russia, compares them to other organizations and institutions for protection of the Rights of Childhood. The real-world problems of formation of the system of Ombudsmen for Children in regions of Russia are considered, the ways of solution are suggested.