The article surveys electrocatalytical behaviour of chemically modifie
d electrodes; it contains 117 literature references. Mediators of elec
tron transfer are mentioned as well as the fundamental theorerical mod
el of the mediator charge transfer. The methods of modification of ele
ctrode surface and the immobilization of the catalyst are described an
d the possibilities of use and the prospects of electrocatalysis in th
e preparation of analytical sensors are documented.