title: RUSSIA - KAZAKHSTAN RELATIONSHIPS IN THE POST-CRIMEA PERIOD. STAGE OF TURBULENCE
abstract: The article studies the evolution of the Russian-Kazakhstani relations at the first stage of the post-Crimea period (March 2014 – August 2016). Based on a wide range of official sources and periodicals, it identifies the main trends and issues of bilateral cooperation in the political, military and economic spheres, and at the interregional level. It determines the factors that influenced interaction between Moscow and Astana. Particular attention is paid to the role of the presidents of Russia 
journal: RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series Eurasian studies History Political science International relations