Prospects Of Russia Research Articles

The Prospects of Russia and India Jointly Leading a New Non-Aligned Movement

The ongoing global systemic transition is transforming international relations from its erstwhile unipolarity to what experts agree is either multipolarity or, less popularly, bipolarity. However one chooses to describe the present world order, it's clear that the US and China are the main global players, which places Russia and India – decades-long strategic partners – in a junior position vis-a-vis both of them, especially their mutual Chinese neighbor with whom they share membership in BRICS and the SCO. The neorealist school of International Relations Theory preaches the need to pursue national interests, which sometimes align with others', and it is argued in the article that it is with this idea in mind that both countries have a motivation to jointly improve their strategic positions relative to the People's Republic, albeit in a non-hostile manner that avoids the risk of inadvertently triggering a security dilemma and reversing the recent gains made in Eurasian integration.Two articles published by Russia's Valdai Club in 2019 indicated the possibility of creating a new Non-Aligned Movement, with the most recent one proposing that it be jointly led by Russia and India in order to advance the aforementioned neo-realist objective of balancing China. This suggestion is very intriguing and deserves some further elaboration, to which end the present research was conducted in order to place the new Non-Aligned Movement proposal in a strategic context relevant to the ongoing global systemic transition. Nearly a dozen articles and reports by Russian experts were analyzed, resulting in the conclusion that the proposal is a promising one but requires much more research into its challenges and opportunities in order to become more than just a proposed concept. In the event that any tangible progress is made on it, however, it must be done so extremely carefully in order for China not to misunderstand its intentions.

Performance Audit: Importance and Prospects within the Public Financial Control System

The article discusses the concept and application of performance audit in public administration integral to the modern public financial control system. The aim of the study is to analyze the public financial control system using modern approaches to audit performance and its development prospects in Russia. The authors use general scientific and special research methods (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction), as well as methods of economic theory: positive analysis and scientific abstraction. The study analyzed basic approaches to defining the concept of “performance audit”, its idea, the most important issues that it solves, and development prospects. The study proposed the concept of a two-level control system: the internal control bodies represented by the Federal Treasury of the Russian Federation should supplement the bodies conducting the performance audit. In the future, this will help build a full performance audit system of the use of public financial resources. As a result , the authors identified the problems of implementing the proposed concept. The key problem is the different statuses of the Federal Treasury of Russia and the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, with different regulation of their activities. The authors named directions for the development of the public financial control system when it is impossible to implement the proposed system. In particular, they proposed to review and precisely regulate the activities of all public financial control bodies. The authors concluded that there is still no regulatory, legal and informational base necessary to switch to the proposed two-level performance audit system. Further studies may provide a deeper look at the possibilities and prospects of the integrated implementation of the performance audit system in the general government sector.

«Удельный вес» участников «стратегического треугольника» на мировой арене в ХХI веке

The article describes the relative weight of the United States, China and Russia, which form a "strategic triangle" in the field of global economy and politics, as well as their relationship to each other. Special attention paid to the problems and prospects of Russia's development in the 21st century for the interests of its transformation into one of the world's leading power. The first section of the article is devoted on the U.S. contribution to the global balance of power and analyzes its role and place in the economy in the 21st century. The differences between presidents B. Obama and D. Trump to the processes of global globalization and White house's policy towards China and Russia also shown. Second section describes the role of modern China in world politics and economy. It analyzes how China intends to establish itself as a global power in this century and assesses Beijing's views on relations with Washington and Moscow. The third section is devoted to the problems and prospects of Russia's development in the 21st century. It shows the successes and shortcomings of the Russian government in implementing presidential programs aimed at restoring Russia's status as a great power, which was lost after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The article concludes same annalistic results concerning the role and place of the "strategic triangle" factors in the global coordinate system of the world community.

Россия и Папуа – Новая Гвинея в свете новой политики островного государства – перспективы сотрудничества

Papua New Guinea is a unique country in many ways. In addition to its advantageous geographical location, the country is extremely rich in natural resources such as gold, silver, copper, gas, oil, nickel, etc. The article gives a brief overview of the economy of Papua New Guinea, the policy of the new PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape and the prospects of Russia’s participation in PNG’s business projects.

КТО ЕСТЬ КТО ИЗ ТРИО ЯДЕРНЫХ ДЕРЖАВ НА МИРОВОЙ АРЕНЕ В ОБЛАСТИ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ПОЛИТИКИ В XXI В.?

The article describes the relative weight of the nuclear power world stages trio – the United States, China and Russia, which form a “strategic triangle” in the field of global economy and politics, as well as their relationship to each other. Special attention paid to the problems and prospects of Russia's development in the XXI century for the interests of its transformation into one of the world's leading power. The first section of the article is devoted on the US contribution to the global balance power and analyses its role and place in the economy in the XXI century. The article concludes same annalistic results concerning the role and place of the “strategic triangle” factors in the global coordinate system of the world community.

Welfare state as a constitutional principle in the Russian Federation: social vectors for development

This article examines issues associated with the development of the current Russian state, and their study within the scope of philosophical and sociological knowledge. With that in mind, the author refers to a collective monograph called “The emergence of welfare state and its prospects in Russia. Reality and future”, which focuses on analyzing the contradictory condition of the constitutional principle of welfare state in Russia. The article shows that the book in question, first of all, gives a substantiated interpretation of this contradiction based on scientific analysis of political and socio-economic realities; second of all, it describes and proposes ways of overcoming it. The contradiction between the constitutional principle of welfare state and the economic and socio-cultural modes which constitute the life of Russian society is interpreted in the aforementioned monograph based on a sociological study, the data from which points towards an ever deepening socio-economic divide within Russian society, with people being separated by increasing social distance, and consequently leading to the insuffi cient implementation of the government’s responsibility for protection. The researchers draw attention to the problem of socio-economic inequality being unwarrantedly presented as merely the result of the population being divided into the poor and the super-rich; that material differentiation in terms of income and wealth generates overall differentiation in any given society. With that in mind the authors address the issue of the population being segregated in terms of quality of life, while examining it in correlation with level of human capital and society’s innovational development. In the study, solving this task in Russia is associated with activating the welfare state’s humanistic function, and with its evolution towards becoming a potent welfare state that creates the opportunity for leading a decent life and uninhibited personal development for all of its citizens.

Tax regulation of virtual currencies circulation: Foreign countries experience and prospects for Russia

«Вестник Санкт-Петербургского университета. Экономика» — научно-теоретический рецензируемый журнал, обобщающий результаты исследований ученых всего мира в различных областях науки, включая мировую экономику, историю развития экономики и экономической мысли, финансы, кредит и страхование, теорию и практику управления, статистику и учет, экономико-математическое моделирование.

Foreign experience in economic assessment and financing of CAR-T therapy: prospects for Russia

Foreign experience in economic assessment and financing of CAR-T therapy: prospects for Russia

Socio-economic aspects of steel production in conditions of Russia agriculture machinery demand increase

The paper is devoted to the study of socio-economic aspects of the production of Russian steel. A distinctive feature of the Russian steel industry is that it is deservedly considered one of the basic sectors of the national economy. The paper proves that the dynamics of production began to serve as an indicator of the development of the Russian industry and economy. It is shown in which industries steel is used in the national economy. The paper shows that steel production plays a special important role in the Russian economy. The place of Russia in the world steel market is shown. The ranking of the leading countries in the production of steel is presented. The authors have substantiated and highlighted the following main socio-economic aspects of steel production in Russia: production and economic; social; financial;environmental and integration. It is stated that the revealed aspects determine state and development prospects of Russia’s metallurgical complex.It is also shown that the systemic crisis in production is aggravated by the social aspect. The influence of the production of steel on the formation of aspects of the vital activity of the population in Russian single-industry cities is revealed. Steel enterprises form the industrial specialization of such cities and significantly affect the vital activities of people. The authors have made use of the material concerning the features of mono-industrial cities located in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation; special attention has been paid to the residents’ socialproblems.

БАРЬЕРЫ НА ПУТИ СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА РОССИИ И ОПЕК+

The article examines the possibilities and barriers to organizing cooperation between the Russian oil complex and other hydrocarbon exporting countries participating in the OPEC + international deal to stabilize oil prices in the long term. The authors identify possible problems that impede effective cooperation and the implementation of mutual agreements between the countries participating in the OPEC + deal. The paper analyzes price quotations for oil and their fluctuations from production volumes by the leading hydrocarbon exporting countries, compares the positive and negative effects of the collapse of the OPEC + deal, and examines the prospects for Russia's maintaining its positions in the global fuel market in the long term. The analytical base is represented by current Russian and foreign resources (data from the Ministry of Energy of Russia, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the International Energy Agency EIA), estimates and forecasts of industry experts (PJSC Gazprom Neft), statistical and analytical agencies (Vedomosti, Banks.ru, etc. .). Having considered the likely scenarios for the development of the Russian economy and the oil market, the authors come to the conclusion that it is advisable to continue investments in long-term projects, in research and development work, regardless of further cooperation of Russia in the framework of the OPEC + deal, in order to maintain the country's competitiveness in the world markets. This will make it possible to reduce the cost of production due to new technologies and solutions, even with artificial limitation of hydrocarbon production.

Особенности устройства железнодорожной станции на Крайнем Севере с применением малолюдных технологий

The necessity of using partially-inhabited intellectual technologies for finding development prospects of Russia’s railway stations in the Far North environment is foregrounded in the article. On the basis of “Northern latitudinal railway” project, the characteristic features of development and functioning of railway stations taking into consideration the key environmental and territorial characteristics of the Far North of Russia are highlighted. The necessity for using partially-inhabited technologies for effective operation of railway stations in the Far North environment is substantiated. The large-scale scientific and technical projects as well as particular examples of technological intellectualization at railway transport of Russia are reviewed in the article. On the basis of up-to-date scientific and technical research, the areas for improvement of a railway station using intellectualization of its equipment are defined.

Construction of Nuclear Power Plants in the Middle East with the Participation of Russian Companies in the Context of Improving the Region’s Energy Security

This article examines the current state of nuclear power in the Middle East. The construction of nuclear power plants is closely related to the issues of energy security in the region. The necessity and prerequisites for diversification of the energy balance in the countries of the region, as well as the need for a reliable source of electricity, which will completely solve the problem of growing demand, are analyzed. The authors analyze the role of the Russian Federation in the development of nuclear energy in the Middle East and assess the prospects in the market of services in this sector, consider cooperation in the nuclear sector with all states of the region, identify the advantages and prospects of Russia’s possible participation in the implementation of nuclear power plant construction projects in the Middle East. The most promising direction for the development of nuclear energy today is the use of fast neutron technology and a closed cycle that allows the processing of spent nuclear fuel. The possession of such technologies has a significant potential for export and international cooperation and is a significant technological advantage of Russia. Rosatom group has competitive advantages in the market of nuclear technologies, including in the Middle East, as it has competencies in all parts of the production and technological chain of nuclear energy. The Russian Federation participates in many projects related to the construction of nuclear power plants and related infrastructure and plays a significant role in the development of nuclear energy in the Middle East, cooperates with all countries in the region that are promising for cooperation in this direction, having intergovernmental agreements, which include the construction of nuclear power plants with such States as Egypt, Jordan, Iran, UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and memorandums of cooperation with Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman.

Pharmacists in the system of pediatric palliative care: international practice and prospects in Russia

Improvement of the palliative care system is one of the development priorities of health care system in Russia, as well as all around the world. This work represents the review of scientific literature dedicated to evaluation of the pharmaceutical staff as a member of interdisciplinary team providing palliative care for children.
 The major improvement priorities of drug provision of children in need of palliative care, including the area of drugs range, inventory management, compounding pharmacies activity, pharmaceutical information and counseling, were set up on the basis of the comparative analysis of Russian and international pharmaceutical practices.

Digital Technologies: Development Prospects for Russia

Digital Technologies: Development Prospects for Russia

Current State and Prospects of Russia – China Trade Development in the BRICS Format

Motivation: The substantiation of the scientific problem and the practical value of the study are determined by the enhanced cooperation of the BRICS countries, in particular the growing weight of Russia and China on the world stage. The main objective of the study: is to analyze the problems of the development of bilateral trade between China and Russia and to provide a statistically proven forecast for this trade for 2019-2020, as well as to develop recommendations for the improvement of bilateral trade relations. Novelty: The author’s statistical model was developed and its testing was presented through confirming the 24-month forecast of bilateral trade between Russia and China. The model involves solving various problems of bilateral trade. Recommendations for improvement of bilateral trade relations are proposed through formation of an investment and innovation model of bilateral trade. Methodology and Methods: The work used the method of forecasting time series, which suggested the use of a model to predict future values based on previously observed values. To evaluate the modern prospects of the trade between the countries, the authors produced a forecast of the goods turnover trend for 2019-2020. The forecast was issued via the software tool Statgraphics Centurion 18. A reasonable model of the 24-month forecast based on the statistical model Random Walk is developed. The adequacy of the proposed forecast model was subjected to statistical tests. To verify the statistical adequacy of the model the relevant tests were done to determine the compliance of the model with the informational criteria ME (Mean Error), MSE (Mean Squared Error), МРЕ (Mean Absolute Error), МРРЕ (Mean Absolute Percentage Error), МРЕ (Mean Percentage Error). However, it should be noted that the forecast was issued in accordance with the trends which had been identified in the preceding periods. Data and empirical analysis: The factors influencing bilateral trade are analyzed, as well as examples of implemented projects of international cooperation between Russia and China are presented. The current dynamics of sales turnover between Russia and China for the period of 2010-2018 with the use of various statistical and analytical methods is studied, and a reasonable model of the 24-month forecast based on the statistical model Random Walk is developed. The adequacy of the proposed forecast model was subjected to statistical tests. The basic hypothesis is suggested for the upward trend based on reference time series. Policy considerations: It can be said with certainty that the level of technological development of BRICS countries will help Russia and China to start building their cooperation in many fields at a completely new level, taking into account their joint experience in overcoming global crises and Western sanctions. International cooperation between Russia and China in the innovation field will help them unite their efforts and achieve significant synergy. Coordination of countries on this issue will help to reduce production costs, cooperation of production, joint research and development, as well as increase bilateral trade turnover.

One Belt One Road Project: Harmonization of Russia’s and China’s Long-tTrm Interests

The article aims at evaluating the One Belt One Road project implemented by China that will define long-term trajectories of the world trade and finance development as well as prospects of Russia’s participation in this project. It seems that the project under consideration is not a full alternative to the existing nowadays world system of railroad and sea shipping both from the viewpoint of the shipping cost and the scope of investment required. A possibility of full-scale refocusing of Russia’s transport systems (the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Northern Sea Route) on the One Belt One Road project is not currently obvious, thus, one cannot state with certainty Russia’s role in this project. Besides, implementing this project results in building in Eurasia a China-centric economy system that does not coincide with the structures built by Russia, i.e. the Eurasian Economic Union, the Customs Union and other ones. At the same time, the One Belt One Road project seems to have no alternatives. None of the other countries has proposed a project that can be compared with the One Belt One Road one in terms of being large-scale, having a global impact as well as long-term effects. It is believed, that after the implementation of the project is complete, the technological and social differences between Europe’s and China’s potentials, which were the reason for shipping goods from Southeast Asia to Europe over the past centuries, will be reduced to a significant extent. In terms of this the China-centric world will have to provide different noneconomic reasons for its existence, i.e. provide the world with new values and meanings of the postindustrial world. In this context Russia’s participating in the One Belt One Road project may appear to be necessary: Russia can act as a project’s security operator, a mediator between China and the countries who are participants of the Silk Road Economic Belt in cases where their interests collide. Russia can also generate values and meanings of economic processes. The safe transportation routes Russia has, i.e. the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Northern Sea Route as well as long-term friendly relations with the countries-participants of the Silk Road Economic Belt and Russia’s being experienced in harmonizing different interests can become the key aspects contributing to success of this project.

Retrospects and prospects of Russia in the APEC

Retrospects and prospects of Russia in the APEC

PERSPECTIVES OF DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL TOURISM IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION:ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT BY METHOD OF DATA ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS

Explanatory concepts of internal, exit and entrance medical tourism have been given. The data environment analysis of Russia and other countries-participants of the market of medical tourism has been carried out. The key directions of international medical tourism have been defined. Based on the analysis, the conclusions about the prospects of Russia’s participation in this market have been made, recommendations for improving the system of medical services to foreign citizens have been given. The key perspective directions of medical tourism to Russia have been determined.

Crimea as a Mechanism for Launching Reforms in Russia and the Role of the Ruling Elite in Their Conduct

The article establishes the relationship of the Crimea with the reforms in Russia carried out by the ruling elite from the X century to the present time. The author presents the unfair and illegal decision of the state authority of the USSR and the Union republics on the transfer of the Crimean area from RSFSR to the Ukrainian SSR. Further, the author shows the reasons for the phenomenal results of the referendum on the reunification of Crimea with Russia and summarised some results of reforms in 2014-2019. The author formulates proposals on what the Russian ruling elite should do to modernise the country - to build an effective state, to create a powerful economy, to form a strong civil society. The prospects of Russia in the construction of a new world order are determined.

American Phenomenology of the Russian Revolution

The author, appealing to constructivist approach, focuses on the idea that as it watched the First Russian Revolution unfold, American society lived through its first cycle of hopes (concerning the prospects of Russia’s modernization/westernization) and disappointments (with its results). Based on the analyses of primary sources of different types (first of all, press materials, including political cartoons), this article follows through the distinct stages of these cycles of hopes and disappointments. When the cycle was on the upswing, it was, as a rule, dominated by liberal universalist myths that framed the image of the romantic Russian Other; when the cycle was on the downswing, it was, as a rule, dominated by Russophobic myths that played an important part in maintaining the image of the demonic Russian Other. During the First Russian Revolution, the eagerness to remake the Russian Empire into the image and the likeness of the United States had reached its peak and Russia became the object of the US world-reforming mission. One of the author’s main conclusions is that the first American “crusade” for the democratization of Russia had provided the blueprint for subsequent campaigns: for the liberalization of the Russian Empire in 1917, of the Soviet Union during the Second World War, and of post-Soviet Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.