The article discusses some aspects of the recognition of states in international law. Taking into account current political situation in the world, the issue of state recognition at present is very important and topical. Recognition of new states is an act that can be performed by other states. Recognition of states is normally expressed by states addressing newly formed states and declaring the nature of their relationship with their government. Frequently the issue of state recognition is related to the mode of state origin. The article argues that during the collapse of colonial systems as the result of the demise of the Soviet Union, the institution of state recognition had certain specific, and such criteria are no longer applicable wi...