RUDN Journal of EconomicsRUDN Journal of Economics2313-23292408-8986Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)11944Research ArticleIntegration development in the post-soviet spaceBystryakovA Ybstal@yandex.ruPeople’s Friendship University of Russia15052012S5667112092016Copyright © 2016, Economics2016The issues related to specifics and problems of economic integration in the post — soviet space are considered. Reasons for the USSR collapse. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) creation as an attempt to conserve economic relations in new circumstances. The role of the Russian Federation at the territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States is shown by example of main macroeconomic indicators. Main problems and development perspectives of new integration formations at the base of CIS — Customs Union and The Eurasian Economic Community — are listed.post-soviet spaceintegrationCommonwealth of Independent States (CIS)macroeconomic indicatorseconomic interestsproductionexport and import operationsvolume of foreign tradecommodity turnoverfinancial crisisfinancial centerпостсоветское пространствоинтеграцияСодружество Независимых Государствмакроэкономические показателиэкономические интересыпроизводствоэкспортные и импортные операцииобъем внешней торговлитоварооборотфинансовый кризисфинансовый центр