The SWOT-analysis of the role Russian Federation within BRICS
The article summarizes the relevance of the use of the SWOT-analysis to determine the current status and role of Russia in the BRICS. As a method of strategic planning, SWOT-analysis is needed to assess the factors affecting the present situation and prospects for the group of developing countries. As a result of the SWOT-analysis were built assessment matrix in which it was concluded on the importance of different factors, as well as the opportunities and threats that exist for the Russian Federation in BRICS. Also, it is determined that Russia's participation in the project as the BRICS brings certain advantages and risks associated with others. The most powerful strength of Russia is the highest level of energy exports worldwide. This is due to the fact that the energy industry is one of the most important on the world stage, thereby allowing the Russian Federation to the various measures the growth opportunities of cooperation in all areas (except military).The next significant advantage for Russia is that the main leitmotif of the BRICS countries - opposition to a unipolar world led by the United States (US opposition to undue influence). The highest importance of economic factors is a confirmation of the approval of the importance of having international relations, first and foremost, not a geopolitical and geo-economic strategy.