The problems of foreign economic cooperation between Russia and the republics of the former Yugoslavia in the 21st century
Keywords:
Russia, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia, economic cooperation, foreign trade, foreign direct investmentAbstract
The article deals with the modern features of foreign economic cooperation between Russia and the countries of South-Eastern Europe that were parts of the former Yugoslavia. The differences in the economic organization of these countries, which could be partly explained by historical context, lead to the use of differentiated approach to the priorities in the development of trade and investment ties between Russia and the republics of the former Yugoslavia. Based on statistical data, the authors analyze the characteristics of mutual cross-border movement of goods and capital and assess the prospects for deepening cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally. In addition, the article provides examples of direct and portfolio investment of Russia’s companies in the region as well as asset management strategies related to them.
