Economical Influence of Russia in Central Asia after Collapse of Soviet Union

Increasing role of energy and economy in international relations، has forced the states to find new economic resources in other parts of the world. Russia as an energy superpower in the world is trying to revive the authority of the Soviet era. Extension of influence in the former Soviet Union Republics is one of the major tools for Russia to implement this goal. Huge resources of energy in Central Asia، has persuaded Russia to be active in this region. For this purpose، Russia has promoted its political and economic relations with Central Asian states to become a great power in the «New Abroad» region. Russia is trying to maintain its supremacy in the world energy markets by controlling region''s energy. Russia has tried to holds Central Asian Republics in the sphere of its influence through increasing control over the region''s energy resources، deployment of its forces in Central Asia and creating of regional organizations. Russia wants weak Central Asian republics in terms of defense and economy and through that policy maintains its dominance on these countries. The main question is «whether Russia can maintain its influence in Central Asia? Our hypothesis is that considering the importance of energy which is on the rise within international economies and in creasing presence of other powers in Central Asia، a tight competition is forged in the region that can Russia’s dominance and in flounce in Central Asia.