Map focus
61.50°, 105.30° · maps only where geography mattersRussia
CountryRussia
World locator
1- 1. Russia
India context
12- 1. India
- 2. Russia
Regional countries
1234- 1. Ukraine
- 2. Kazakhstan
- 3. China
- 4. Russia
Seas & rivers
123- 1. Caspian Sea
- 2. Black Sea
- 3. Russia
Relief / ranges
12- 1. Ural Mountains
- 2. Russia
Nearby: Ukraine · Kazakhstan · ChinaPhysical: Caspian Sea · Black Sea · Ural Mountains
📌 Why in News?
Russia retains extensive linguistic, security, economic and demographic links with the Central Asian republics.
India enjoys a longstanding strategic partnership with Russia and therefore does not view Russian influence in Central Asia in the same adversarial manner that some Western countries do.
🎯
Exam map
Syllabus & Relevance
Paper: GS-2
Theme: International Relations
🏛️
Quick base
Static Foundation
Nevertheless, the region's diversification means India must build direct bilateral relationships, not approach Central Asia merely through Moscow.
🎯
Rapid revision
Prelims Quick Facts
Prelims facts will be updated soon.
Mains-only layer✍️ Open Mains Perspective & Answer FrameworkClick to expand ↓
Answer Framework
null