Energy Policy in the post-Soviet Countries

2026/2027

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

3

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Департамент политологии и международных отношений

Статус:

Курс по выбору

Когда читается:

1-й курс, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Трещенков Евгений Юрьевич

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course 'Energy Policy in the Post‑Soviet Countries' introduces students to the fundamentals of energy policy and examines the role of post‑Soviet states as energy actors. It analyzes patterns of energy production, distribution, and consumption across Eurasia; evaluates relevant systems and infrastructure; and explores regional energy governance alongside the national interests and policies of post‑Soviet countries within Eurasia and beyond.

Learning Objectives

• • To give students a comprehensive overview of types of energy, the main features of energy policy in post-Soviet countries, and the role of post-Soviet countries in the international energy system
• • To develop basic skills of understanding and interpreting the role of post-Soviet countries in the international energy market

Expected Learning Outcomes

• • Enumerates and describes the main features of Eurasian energy policy and the role of post-Soviet countries in the international energy market;
• • Identifies and defines the main types of energy sources;
• • Characterizes and analyzes the main external and internal challenges and threats to the future of energy policy in post-Soviet countries;

Course Contents

• Topic 1. Energy Resources of Russia and the Post-Soviet States: Distribution and Consumption
• Topic 2. Global and Regional Energy Governance and Post-Soviet Eurasia.
• Topic 3. National Energy Policies in Russia and the Post-Soviet States
• Topic 4. Energy Connectivity between Post-Soviet Eurasia, Europe, and Asia.
• Topic 5. Energy Interests of Russia and the Post-Soviet States beyond Eurasia.

Assessment Elements

• Seminars
  For each class, students should read academic papers from a provided list or additional texts and be able to discuss the topics. Seminars constitute 50% of the final grade.
• Exam in form of the Quiz
  It constitutes 20% (0.2) of the final grade.
• Group Projects
  In the last class, students should present their group projects. The list of topics will be provided in advance. The speech time limit is 15-20 minutes. A group project constitutes 30% (0.3) of the final grade.

Interim Assessment

• 2026/2027 2nd module
  0.3 * Group Projects + 0.2 * Exam in form of the Quiz + 0.5 * Seminars

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Filipović, S., Orlov, A., & Panić, A.A. (2024). Key forecasts and prospects for green transition in the region of Central Asia beyond 2022. Energy, Sustainability and Society, 14(1), 1-17
• Russia's energy policies: national, interregional and global levels / edited by Pami Aalto. — Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, 2012. — xvii, 272, p. — ISBN 978-1-84980-029-7

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• IEA (2015), Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries, IEA, Paris