Abstract:

After the Cold War Russia lost its status of hegemony, but it has not yet found its national orientation. Historically, its goal was to be a "participant" in traditional European international politics and to be integrated into Europe and then into the world. However, its orientation has been greatly impacted under globalization since the post-cold war. On Russia's part, a strong antagonism is manifested on its way to integrate itself into globalization and the West because of many frustrations it is encountering. Therefore, Russia is still in the dilemma of being melted into the West or returning to its own. Russia's future orientation needs to make further explorations.

Key words: globalization, Russia, national orientation