Chapter I
The Organs of Guardianship
184, The organs of guardianship are those institutions charged with the functions of guardianship either directly or through guardians and trustees.
185. The People;s Commissariat of Social Welfare, the Departments of Social Welfare attached to the provincial Soviets, and to the Petrograd and Moscow Municipal Councils shall constitute the organs of guardianship.
Note. The duties of the organs of guardianship, so far as Russian citizens residing abroad are concerned, shall be performed by the foreign representatives of Russia.
186. The duties of the Department of Social Welfare shall comprise the organization of facilities in general for the guardianship of minors and mentally defective persons, as well as the institution, administration and termination of guardianship, and the appointment, dismissal and general supervision over the activity of guardians and trustees.
187. The People's Commissariat of Social Welfare shall direct the organization of facilities in
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