The main shortcomings of the geographical position of Russia, and how to overcome them

Located in the extreme north-east and north of Eurasia, Russia nevertheless not only has to bear the additional costs associated with the cold climate and the long winter, but also has the opportunity to use its position for profit.

Extensive land borders - the main shortcomings of the geographical position of Russia

Occupying most of Eastern Europe, the whole of north Asia and stretching in eleven time zones from west to east, Russia has the largest territory among all existing states.

In addition, the climatic features associated with the great diversity of the relief and the considerable extent from the north to the south are of great importance for the whole device of the state and the economic life of the country.

Proceeding from this, the main shortcomings of the geographical position of Russia include an extended land border, which requires constant vigilant control. So, the southern borders of the country pass through hard-to-reach mountain areas or open expanses of steppes, which creates additional difficulties in their control. After all, through open borders, not indicated by natural obstacles, smugglers, drug dealers and terrorists can easily penetrate.

The difference in time and complexity of administration

A large number of time zones also creates significant management difficulties, causing communication difficulties between government agencies and branches of private enterprises located in different parts of the country. In addition, this leads to problems in the personal communication of people.

The totality of such factors as the difference in climate, time and proximity to a large number of states makes significant differences in the foundations and ways of life of remote regions. For example, a phenomenon is widespread when residents of the European part of Russia have never been to the Far East, and Primorye residents have not been to the capital of the country.

Advantages of the geographical location of Russia

Although the huge distances, the extended infrastructure, as well as the time difference and create certain difficulties in managing and managing, in some cases they are useful. For example, Russia has access to the twelve seas, through which it is connected with three oceans.

Through the Azov and the Black it is possible to hit the Mediterranean Sea, which offers unique opportunities for economic activity in cooperation with the countries of the region, among which there are such economically developed countries as Italy, Israel and Turkey. Communication with Turkey, by the way, is traditionally carried out through the Black Sea.

The ports of the Kaliningrad Region and St. Petersburg open the way to the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, where important trade routes are concentrated. And along the coast of the North Ocean of Russia passes the important Northern route, which during the navigation period allows to significantly reduce the time of cargo movement from Asia to Europe. Through the ports of the Far East, trade is carried out with the countries of the Pacific region.

The main shortcomings of the geographical position of Russia are balanced by the richness of nature, large reserves of minerals and access to the most significant world markets through the oceans.

Europe or Asia: economy at the crossroads

Geography itself - the geographical position of Russia - creates a situation where a country can choose the path of development and economic partners. Unfortunately, in this case, it is not always possible to maintain a middle position, having mutually beneficial relations with all neighbors. Very often economic interests are ignored and there are misalignments in favor of political cooperation.

But we can safely say that the main shortcomings of Russia's geographical position, in the case of competent management, can easily be converted into advantages.