The Role of Russia in the System of Transport Infrastructure Corridors in the Eurasian Space: from the Heartland to Greater Eurasia
https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2026-2-142-159
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine Russia's role in the system of international transport corridors in Eurasia by analyzing key transport and logistics projects, including rail, road, port, and multimodal infrastructure, that underlie the trunk routes designed to promote the development of a Greater Eurasian Partnership for the benefit of all countries on the continent, countering the destructive theories of the Heartland and Rimland. The research methodology utilizes theoretical, empirical, quantitative, and qualitative methods. The authors' study demonstrates that a long-range route is emerging in Eurasia, within which Russia functions as a system-forming link, ensuring the connection of the eastern, western and southern segments of the continent. Implementation of Russia's proposed "Greater Eurasia" concept, supported by major countries in the region, will lead to the creation of a functioning model of networked transregionalism, the foundation and starting point of which will be the coordinated development of international transport infrastructure corridors. The growth in mutual trade, driven by the creation of transport infrastructure, will be greatly enhanced by the increased internal connectivity of the participating countries, which will receive a powerful incentive to ensure that Eurasian countries enjoy the conditions for accelerated development.
Keywords
transport infrastructure,
international investments,
Russia,
Greater Eurasian Partnership,
advanced development
Supporting agencies: The article was prepared based on the results of research carried out at the expense of budgetary funds on the state assignment of the Financial University.
About the Authors
A. I. Avdeeva
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia I. Avdeeva - Research Intern at the Institute for Research on International Economic Relations, Post-Graduate Student of the Department of International Business
49/2 Leningradskiy Avenue, Moscow, 125167
M. A. Balyuk
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina A. Balyuk - PhD, Leading Researcher at the Institute for International Economic Relations Studies
49/2 Leningradskiy Avenue, Moscow, 125167
T. N. Mamedov
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tural N. Mamedov - PhD, Leading Researcher at the Institute for International Economic Relations Studies
49/2 Leningradskiy Avenue, Moscow, 125167
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Avdeeva A.I., Balyuk M.A., Mamedov T.N. The Role of Russia in the System of Transport Infrastructure Corridors in the Eurasian Space: from the Heartland to Greater Eurasia. International Trade and Trade Policy. 2026;12(2):142-159. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2026-2-142-159
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