Russia is a Near Eastern country now subordinated to East Asia, but historically it has prospered most when tied closely to Europe.
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Where is Russia’s place in the world? – Engelsberg ideas
asia, Cultural Crossroads, East meets West, europe, european union, geopolitical identity, geopolitics, global affairs, historical ties, history, p, power dynamics, russia