EURASIAN GEOPOLITICAL SPACE AND THE SEARCH FOR A NEW MACRO-IDENTITY

Abstract

The article examines the problem of forming a new macro-identity in the Eurasian region in the context of geopolitical changes and integration processes. The author analyzes the historical, cultural and civilizational prerequisites for the emergence of the idea of Eurasianism and its modern interpretations. Particular attention is paid to the role of Russia as a key player in the formation of the Eurasian space and attempts to create a supranational identity within the framework of integration associations: the EAEU, the CSTO, etc. Various approaches to defining the Eurasian identity, its cultural, economic and geopolitical aspects are considered. The author analyzes the challenges and obstacles to the establishment of a Eurasian macro-identity, such as competition between national narratives, rethinking of the post-Soviet past, and the influence of Western and Eastern cultural trends. Possible scenarios for the development of the Eurasian project and prospects for the harmonization of national and civilizational identities within a single macroregion are explored.