The article studies the issues of interaction between the
constituent entities of Russia and international organizations, the
importance of this type of international cooperation for the socio-economic development of the regions and for the implementation of the Russian
foreign policy. The possibilities of participation of the constituent entities
in the promotion of national interests on the world stage in the context of
increasing external pressure on Russia are considered. The analysis of the
issues of political and legal regulation of international and foreign
economic relations of the constituent entities of Russia is given, including
the questions of participation in the activities of international
organizations. The article introduces a classification of formats for the
interaction of regions with international organizations and characterizes
the features of their implementation; the transformation of the
international activity of the regions is demonstrated, according to the
evolution of the foreign policy priorities of the state.
To evaluate the performance of models of cooperation with
integration institutions of various types, the experience of Tatarstan is
being studied. The importance for socio-economic development and
improving the quality of life of the population by participation of the
regions in the activities of international organizations as part of the
Russian representation in them, or building relationships with
international associations at the level of regions and local authorities, as
well as holding events under the auspices of international organizations
is confirmed. Alternatives for involving the constituent unities in the
implementation of essential areas of Russian foreign policy are proposed.
The positive role of the regions in maintaining contacts between Russia
and a number of leading international organizations is also discovered,
along with the search for new low-politicized formats of cooperation,
such as partnerships with international associations and structures at
the level of local authorities. The potential of the regions appears highlydemanded
in the implementation of Russia’s consistent policy to form a
multipolar world order.
international relations of regions; regions and foreign policy; international organizations; models of interaction with integration institutions; up-to-date sectors of cooperation; effectiveness of external relations; multipolarity.