The Role of Instruments of Soft Power in Russia’s Foreign Policy

The article discusses the role and importance of the instruments of soft power in Russia's foreign policy. The author emphasizes that today in terms of foreign policy of the state the role of soft power is growing. In many states, it becomes a crucial instrument of foreign policy power. Russia is no exception. One can see it in the repeated use of the terminology and tools of soft power reflected in one of the basic legal documents – The Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation. The author supposed, in addition to using such soft power tools as culture, public diplomacy, media, education, science, etc., Russia could have a soft influence on the actors of world politics, using economic power. Thereby, through the creation of a positive image of the Russian Federation among Russian nations, which later will be broadcasted through civil society and public organizations, the effectiveness of Russia's soft power impact on the international community can significantly increase.