Modern Russia in the Modern Balkans: Soft Power through Investment

... and current political establishment’s favorable attitude. Russian companies also have major business interests there. Slovenia and Croatia can be viewed as potential partners . Although Russian projects have not yet charted particular successes, these countries ... ... of modern Russia’s attractiveness and opportunities, while also providing a solid testing ground for the use of “soft power” in other, less friendly, parts of the world in which our country is also interested. 1 . The deal was blocked ...