Eurasian project – the basis of Russia's multi-vector policy

Abstract

The author analyzed the current state of foreign policy of the Russian Federation, revealed the role and influence of Russia as a Eurasian subject in international geopolitical processes and its participation in the formation of Greater Eurasia. On the basis of modern methodology and comparative analysis the processes of formation of the global South are considered. The main provisions of the new Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation and the trends of the Eurasian project as the basis of Russia's multi-vector policy are analyzed. The directions and vector of development of the Eurasian geopolitical space and its main priorities, taking into account the challenges and threats of international conflicts, are outlined. Examples are given of the activities of the Caspian littoral states, transport corridors of the North-South ITC and allied blocs of the EAEU, BRICS, SCO, as well as the role of the Astrakhan region as the Southern outpost of Russia.