RELATIONS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND KYRGYZSTAN AS A REFLECTION OF REGIONAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA
The transformation of the geopolitical space of Central Asia at the beginning of the 21st century is associated with the expansion of China's presence in the region and implementation of the project of New Silk Road and Economic Belt of the New Silk Road. The author considers that regional relations both bilateral and multilateral in Central Asia have already acquired a certain logic, which at present continues its development. China's policy has a significant impact on the dynamics of relations between the countries of Central Asia and the Russian Federation. The article shows transformation of the geopolitical space of Central Asia based on comparison of the changes of trade turnover between the states, as well as the level of state involvement in integration projects.