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Baltic Factor in Russia-France Relations
Роль балтийского фактора в политических отношениях России и Франции
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Abstract The article aims to identify the role of the Baltic factor in Russia-France relations. Despite the fact that the Baltic Sea region (BSR) no longer plays an important role in Russia-France bilateral relations, the authors attach significance to analysing the dynamics and changes of the BSR role in Eu... view more
The article aims to identify the role of the Baltic factor in Russia-France relations. Despite the fact that the Baltic Sea region (BSR) no longer plays an important role in Russia-France bilateral relations, the authors attach significance to analysing the dynamics and changes of the BSR role in European politics in the post- Napoleonic period. The authors compare the Russian and the July Monarchies (1830—1848) in the context of the current Vienna system of international relations. The article describes the role of the 1830—1831 uprising in Poland, which was an event of particular importance. The monarchies of the two countries had to take into account new social phenomena, which were more pronounced in France. After the suppression of the uprising in the Polish part of the Russian Empire, Polish emigrants residing in France became the stumbling block for the development of Russia- France relations. The article explores the role of P. de Barante, Ambassador of France to Russia and describes France and Russia’s trade and economic interests in the Baltic Sea region. The authors conclude that the specificity of Russia-France bilateral relations became more apparent during the First and Second World Wars. However, the Baltic factor has lost its relevance over time.... view less
Keywords
Baltic region; Russia; France; bilateral relations; nineteenth century; pressure-group politics; Baltic States; economic agreement; international agreement; international cooperation
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
General History
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 79-85
Journal
Baltic Region (2016) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2016-4-7
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed