RUSSIAN POLICY IN POST-SOVIET SPACE: MILESTONES AND CURRENT STATUS

The paper examines the main trends in the development of bilateral relations in the post-Soviet Eurasia and is characterized the evolution of Russian foreign policy in the post-Soviet space using historiosophical and comparative research methods. Formulated periodization of Russian policy toward the region , taking into account the geopolitical , foreign , domestic economic and domestic factors. Current state of Russian policy towards neighboring countries and the prospects for improving its performance are analyzed in the article. The author identifies the main problem areas of the current state of international relations in the region and identifies opportunities available to Russia to strengthen the integration processes. Concludes that , without abandoning the appeal in a number of cases to the general traditions common historical experience accumulated over decades or even centuries of living together within a single state and remains an important resource in Russian politics , Russia needs to position itself as a state, able to provide its partners those preferences and assistance ( financial, informational , educational services , etc.) , which they need , and who expect to get - usually without good reason - other centers of world politics . Offers practical guidance for experts, politicians , managers and representatives of public organizations.