Cultural diplomacy as a resource for regional development
We consider the relationship of cultural diplomacy and state regulation of territorial development, based on the empirical data of the Far East of Russia. The possibility of stimulating effect of cultural diplomacy on the socio- economic development of regions is proved. Several key areas for international cooperation (teaching a foreign language, science, medicine, business education) are analyzed. We also examine the way in which the central government draws regional institutions of culture, science and education to the execution of foreign cultural policy. We conclude that the foreign development aid is carried out in the interests of foreign countries. Therefore acceptor state should treat it as a temporary phenomenon, and to strive for international cultural cooperation on a parity basis.