THE MAIN VECTORS OF RUSSIAN-SYRIAN COOPERATION IN 2017-2018...................... 52 Mokshin G. N. THE POPULISTS-CULTURNIKS IN MODERN REFERENCES BOOKS
The author analyzes the main vectors of Russian-Syrian relations in 2017 and 2018. It is assumed that Russia has become Syria’s main and the most important political ally. Russia played a leading role in attempts to stabilize the situation in Syria. The author believes that relations between the two countries developed as cooperation of an equal partners. Russia and Syria develop military and political relations. It is shown that the role of the Russian Federation in resolution of the Syrian crisis will increase.