title: Crimean Aspect of Russian-Turkish Relations: Factors of Soft and Hard Power
abstract: The Crimean factor plays an important role in Turkey’s relations with Russia as a part of the existing system of checks and balances. The analysis of Turkish endeavors in Crimea allowed the authors to identify the objective pursued by Ankara in the Black Sea region, key strategic directions of Turkish interests, as well as Turkish technologies of soft and hard power. Special attention is given to the interaction between Turkey and Crimean Tatars.
journal: Perspectives and prospects E-journal