The relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have deep historical roots. For
about two centuries they have been part of common state – Russian empire and
the Soviet Union. Such cohabitation in the frames of one state had led to
emergence of common features in development of two societies. One of these
features is an important role of oil and gas production in economy.
But despite of this similarity the Azerbaijani-Russian relations were not always
benevolent. First of all, Azerbaijan for almost two centuries had been under
Russian occupation. Even after dissolution of the USSR the relations of the
former center – Moscow with the former Soviet republic which restored the
independence – Azerbaijan, remained difficult. Practically from the first years
of independence energy factor in the Azerbaijani-Russian relations has had the
negative impact on already tense relations between two countries.
During the modern period, after the beginning of gas production on new fields
in Azerbaijan and after completion of the Southern gas corridor’ construction
on delivery of the Azerbaijani gas to Europe, the Azerbaijani-Russian relations
will expect hard times again.
THE ROLE OF SWOT ANALYSIS IN SUBSTANTIATION PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE
