In the article, the authors analyze the components of the forensic characteristics of intentional infliction of serious harm to human health. Special attention is paid to such categories as the identity of the suspect (accused) and the victim, as well as the method of committing the crime. In particular, the authors give their own classification of ways of committing a crime based on the mechanism of causing harm to the health of the victim. The article analyzes the concept of «victimhood» and

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... oints out demographic, social, psychological and other significant elements of the victim's characteristics. The author's position is supported by an analysis of statistical data on the state of crime on the territory of the Russian Federation and individual subjects of the Russian Federation, materials of investigative and judicial practice in specific criminal cases. In addition, the authors pointed out the applied nature of the forensic characteristics of specific elements of crimes, since it can be used by the preliminary investigation bodies and bodies engaged in operational search activities when planning appropriate measures to identify, suppress and investigate crimes against the person.