The article examines one of the most important problems of the science of the theory of state and law: the functions of the state from the point of view of their genesis. It is emphasized that experts have primarily studied the functions of the state, their types, and the methods of implementation. However, the question of when and under what influence the functions of the state emerge remains understudied. The concept of "state functions" is explored, demonstrating the emergence and historical development of functions as an important element of the state, as well as the causes and factors facilitating this process. The European and Eastern paths to the emergence and historical development of the state are also examined. It is emphasized that Soviet-era scholars made a significant contribution to the study of this problem. It is determined that the genesis of state functions represents a long historical process. The beginning of this process is associated with the ancient era, when the first forms of statehood emerged.
state, genesis, functions, society, the beginning of the European path, the beginning of the Eastern path
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