Russia Between Two Subcontinents of Eurasia: Advantages and New Threats Cover Image

Россия между двумя субконтинентами Евразии: преимущества и новые угрозы
Russia Between Two Subcontinents of Eurasia: Advantages and New Threats

Author(s): Ruslan Imranovich Khasbulatov
Subject(s): Economy, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Институт экономики Уральского отделения Российской академии наук
Keywords: subregions of Eurasia; between Europe and Asia; EEU; global project «One Belt — One Way»; economic expansion of China in the region of EEU; contradictions and conflicts; new threats; poverty; depressi

Summary/Abstract: The geographical location of Russia between Europe and Asia is unique. Russia possesses huge and low-populated territories, which are rich with natural resources. Throughout the centuries, Russia had natural advantages over other countries during the periods of peaceful development as well as during the war years. However, currently, in the conditions of the technological revolution, these advantages may be underestimated. Moreover, these benefits may get under control of Asia or Europe. The country as a geographical region is located between two superpower subcontinental and regional economic centres — the European Union in Europe and China in Asia. These conditions demand, first of all, much more successful development of Russia, or a powerful economic breakthrough. Secondly, the economy of many depressive regions of the country needs an accelerated development. Thirdly, Russia should strengthen its multilateral communications with near neighbours — allies on Eurasian Economic Union to transform this integration group into one of the most successful in the Eurasian region.

  • Issue Year: 13/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 1005-1015
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Russian