Abstract
An American economic geographer comments on two preceding papers devoted to the new Russian "Heartland." Initially focusing on the legacy of Soviet infrastructure development for present-day oil and gas production (and consequently regional economic fortunes), he proceeds to explore the spatial pattern of multiplier effects stemming from resource development. In the ethno-political context, the author ponders whether an exclusivist Russian ethnic nationalism may replace the inclusive Soviet internationalism. A final challenge to territorial cohesion is the need for a viable mechanism of income redistribution from a few "rich" donor regions to many making no net contribution to the federal budget. 19 references. Journal of Economic Literature, Classification Numbers: 010, L71, P20, R11.
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