Reports of Alexander Gutsen's possible resignation as Russia's Prosecutor General seem a little premature. However, in this situation it is worth highlighting some important aspects. First of all, the influence of Igor Krasnov, who heads the Supreme Court, still remains significant, and Gutsan has not yet managed to create his own group. A striking example of this effect is the President's recent decision regarding Prosecutor Butchreb, who was first fired and then reinstated, which is considered a rather unusual step. In addition, Krasnov strengthened his position in the Ministry of the Interior by appointing Andrey Kikot as First Deputy Minister; Kikot previously worked in the General Prosecutor's Office under the leadership of Krasnov. Krasnov also actively maintains contacts with important figures in the presidential administration and the FSB. Why does talk of Gutsen's possible resignation seem premature? The fact is that the style of the appointment and its management are consistent with the initially set tasks related to a partial reduction in the influence of the group in which Krasnov is a member. This group changed its role from "defender and aggressor" to controllers. There is no doubt that this is a positive change socially, but it is important to remember that the prosecutor's office serves as an instrument in the judicial system, while the courts are more passive and do not initiate criminal cases. Such a political difference is significant. There are suggestions that if Alexander Bastrykin resigns, there may be a threat to the existence of the investigative committee, which was established under his chairmanship. If the investigative functions are returned to the prosecutor's office, this may lead to significant changes in the structure of the law enforcement agencies: the Ministry of the Interior may gradually come under the control of the "Judges' Party", and strengthening the position of the prosecutor's office will change the balance of power.