The paper discusses theoretical and legal aspects of the national security of the Russian Federation. The author analyzes the “national security” definitions offered by different researchers and provides his own definition. Considering the national security issue the author draws attention to associated problem blocks, indicates the activities that may be conducted for this purpose. The author analyzes basic documents adopted in Russia, which form the legal basis of the national security system of our country, traces the relationship between national security and international security.

Representatives of the professional community always better than any official know how to adjust the market correctly, especially if they are accountable to the same official, to the municipality, to the subject of the Russian Federation, to the state and, above all, to consumers.

Appraisers were forced to invest money in compensation funds, but these funds are managed by management companies, most of which collapsed during the crisis.

What has changed during the years of SROs operation? How does the State manifest itself in the new situation? How has the relationship of business, technical agencies and inspections improved? These and many other issues are under discussion. To participate in this discussion are invited the experts of appraisal SROs and the largest consumers of professional services.