| ID | 117409 |
| Title Proper | Russian foreign policy |
| Other Title Information | on a course toward concentration |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lukin, A |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | IN JANUARY 2012, Russian President V.V. Putin repeated the famous remark by Chancellor of the Russian Empire A.M. Gorchakov (1856-1882) in the title of his pre-election article, "Russia Is Concentrating: The Challenges We Must Address." Noting the difficult situation the country has found itself in as a result of "the deep recession that followed the collapse of the totalitarian model of socialism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union," as well as in connection with the crisis related developments in the world economy, the author observed: "Russia is not a country that shies away from challenges. Russia is concentrating, mustering its strength and responding to any challenges in a fitting manner. It overcomes trials and always wins... It only depends on us how we respond to the present challenges and how we use our chance to strengthen ourselves and our position in the fast changing world." |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.6; 2012: p.61-71 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.6; 2012: p.61-71 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Putin ; Socialism ; World Economy |