Integration development in the post-soviet space

The issues related to specifics and problems of economic integration in the post — soviet space are considered. Reasons for the USSR collapse. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) creation as an attempt to conserve economic relations in new circumstances. The role of the Russian Federation at the territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States is shown by example of main macroeconomic indicators. Main problems and development perspectives of new integration formations at the base of CIS — Customs Union and The Eurasian Economic Community — are listed.

post-soviet space, integration, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), macroeconomic indicators, economic interests, production, export and import operations, volume of foreign trade, commodity turnover, financial crisis, financial center