The task of any self-respecting government is to increase the wealth and living standards of its country, to observe its interests in domestic politics and on the world stage. It is important by what means and methods this is done, and not to the detriment of foreign neighbors.
Russia and national interests
The national interests of Russia, as well as of every developed foreign power, should be to ensure a decent standard of living for citizens. However, each state has different technical and economic capabilities, different in area, and the composition and quantity of mineral reserves are far from the same. Climatic conditions, population density and population, many other factors make countries, even bordering each other, unique geopolitical entities. Therefore, national interests are observed in different ways and ways.
Countries that are small in territory, with a poor or underdeveloped economy, become political and economic vassals of larger and more developed countries, as it once happened, for example, with Ireland. Only in this way can they receive funds to solve internal problems. Developed major powers cope with their problems not only by exploiting the reserves of their own subsoil, but also by pursuing a tough aggressive policy towards their weaker partners.
The national interests of Russia, on the one hand, are the same as all. On the other hand, they have some features inherent in a multinational state.
Russian geopolitical flavor
One of the urgent tasks facing the government and from time to time acquiring special urgency is to ensure the peaceful existence and residence on the
territory of Russia of more than one hundred nationalities and nationalities. And not only residence, but also the comprehensive development of national cultures, the preservation and development of the language and folk traditions. And if we take into account that many nationalities initially are at enmity with each other or are hostile to everything related to the concept of “Russian,” it becomes clear: the national interests of Russia
- the concept is as heterogeneous as its national composition, and to satisfy everyone, you need to make a lot of effort and diplomatic moves.
As you know, the Russian Federation is a country not only with huge areas of land, but also with huge reserves of natural wealth. Oil and gas, gold and diamonds,
uranium ores, iron deposits and many more types of minerals make the country one of the richest in the world. And it was the exploitation of the earth’s bowels, the extraction and export of them abroad that became the main method by which the national interests of Russia in the world arena are respected.
The sale of oil and gas enables the government to provide a large influx of foreign currency. Due to this, the Russian ruble holds a fairly strong position and avoids depreciation. Foreign currency injections made it possible to create a Stabilization Fund, from which the president covers the budget deficit in times of crisis. This makes it possible to ensure stability and confidence of citizens in the country in the future.
National
economic interests of Russia
they are largely respected by the Russian government due to the involvement of the former union republics of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, etc., in their geopolitical orbit. In addition, the economically developed, strong European Union is very dependent on the supply of Russian gas and other energy carriers. And this also allows Russia to pursue its foreign policy, with the support of key European countries.
A similar trend is noticeable in the East. China's growing industry also needs oil and gas. Being dependent on Russia in this regard, China supports the Russian government in the UN and the Security Council. And the growing military potential of Russia, the equipment of troops with state-of-the-art equipment makes it a worthy opponent for other world powers.
As regards domestic policy and the observance of the national interests of the country in this regard, not everything is perfect here. The government takes care of pensioners and people with disabilities, but the bulk of the population lives far from the best conditions. And the bills for the same gas, heat, energy are paid with great difficulty by most Russians. As well as the problem of employment, there are many, many more. The government has something to think about in order to fully comply with the national and economic interests of its country and its people.