The RIC structure: prospects and some aspects of its role in the contemporary international arena
Based on an extensive data base, the author traces the evolution of the RIC format to the format of BRIC and later on – to BRICS, considering the general features and specificity of these international institutions, focusing on the analysis of current activity RIC format. The author emphasizes that Russia's cooperation through these three establishments with important partners in Asia, and Latin America and Africa, has proved its importance and meets the basic national interests of Russia.