Review of the article. Full version available in the Belarusian part of the journal:

The article touches upon the stimulating issue of regulating the dope side of sports competitions. The reader is welcome to an insight into the history of anti-dope movement, defining dope and dope use. Special attention is allocated in the article to the European procedures of fighting dope. The author presents an overview of European legislation aimed at fighting dope, illustrating its application with numerous examples. A list of types of banned medications is adduced. In conclusion, the author shapes the core measures the International Olympic Committee undertakes to suppress dope practices.

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Taciana Kulašova (born in 1985 in Miеnsk) — 4th year student at the Faculty of International relations, Department of International law, Belarusian State University. Specialises on European law. The range of legal interests comprises Internet legislation (peculiarities of regulation, hi-tech crimes), informational law, European law.