The study addresses the problems arising in association with the conjugation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Belt and Road initiative. The hypothesis is that the conjugation is economically effective, and this is proven by the statistical analysis of trade and investment dynamics and buttressed by empirical observations. Based on this, the recommendations for the EAEU are given. The paper dismantles the problems arising in the sphere of security and peacekeeping and proposes a number of steps for ensuring peace and stable development in the region, implementing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) mechanism. The article highlights the main plans of the China–EAEU partnership and puts forward alternative cooperation strategies for the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The authors develop the most attractive plan for the EAEU and propose the best strategy for its implementation.

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Armenia today is a country with significant energy and economic issues. The country has come over a difficult period of military conflict, it's highly dependent on imports of energy resources, the national energy system is out-of-date. The energy issues require significant financial investments, which can't be provided in the current conditions. This defines the theoretical and practical significance of the research, especially in the context of the need for reforms in energy sector and in economy in general. In addition to that Armenia is isolated from EAEU single energy market, which proves to be a problem for the country. The authors focused on the analysis of weak and strong points of the Armenian energy industry, revealing and proving, that the current situation harms economic development of the country. The key strong points revealed are the willingness of cooperation with Russia, readiness for the green transformation, access to the international financial market, readiness of the legal framework. Based on these findings and on the econometric model, that proves that natural gas, oil and hydroenergy are the most significant energy resources for the GDP of the country, contributing to its growth, the authors have developed recommendations for the development of the Armenian energy industry, taking into account the poor situation with financial resources in the country in general and the dependency of Armenian energy system on the Russian energy sector companies.

The article deals with international transport corridors linking Asia and Europe both through the territory of the EEU, and bypassing the Union. The author analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of existing and emerging routes, taking into account the interests of Russia. A special attention is paid to China and its initiatives in the transport and logistics sphere. In conclusion, the author notes that ensuring the attractiveness of the Euro-Asian transport corridors passing through the territory of the EEU requires a set of measures aimed at creating favorable conditions for transit.

Последствием проводимой в последние годы политики финансовой стабилизации стали значительное ухудшение структуры экономики и ослабление возможного роста экономики. В результате антироссийских санкций, повышения налоговых платежей, экономии бюджета, высоких ставок по кредитам и повышения требований к заемщикам Россия столкнулась с сильным недостатком внутреннего спроса. Для поддержания экономического роста и недопущения рецессии политика государства должна быть направлена на сохранение потребительского кредита для населения и его выгодности для банков. Это окажет поддержку спросу на товары и услуги со стороны населения, а поддержка спроса, в свою очередь, позволит сохранить производства и рабочие места. Поэтому доступность кредита в настоящее время чрезвычайно важная и актуальная проблема. Следует, однако, помнить и о том, что определенная поддержка должна оказываться и кредитным организациям для недопущения ухудшения их финансового состояния и принятия на себя неподъемных рисков в виде некачественных заемщиков. Управлять этими двумя параметрами одновременно -сложная государственная задача, которой заняты центральные банки и правительства всех развитых стран, включая Россию. Важна поддержка текущих доходов населения.