The concepts of development of the Kaliningrad regional in the Russian Federation politics Cover Image

Koncepcje rozwoju obwodu kaliningradzkiego w polityce regionalnej Federacji Rosyjskiej
The concepts of development of the Kaliningrad regional in the Russian Federation politics

Author(s): Jakub Potulski
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, International relations/trade
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Kaliningrad; special economic zone; regional politics

Summary/Abstract: Kaliningrad is a unique Russian region due to its history and geopolitical location.During the Cold War era it was considered an important Soviet militaryoutpost in the confrontation with the NATO. After collapse of the Soviet Unionregion found itself in a completely new situation as a Russian enclave in Europe.The new geopolitical situations led to numerous problems. After the Poland andLithuania joining the UE a new set of problems looms ahead. The regional andcentral governments tried to found a development strategy for Kaliningrad enclave.Now Kaliningrad is open for international cooperation and has one of themost liberal economic and border regime in Russian Federation. Russian governmentestablish on Kaliningrad region Special Economic Zone to attract foreigninvestment. However Kaliningrad is still a problem form both partners: RussianFederation and UE.

  • Issue Year: 11/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 118-144
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Polish
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