Russian-Togolese relations: background, problems and prospects

Relations between Russia and Togo have a relatively short history, however, the study of the history of Russian-Togolese relations, significant moments of interaction between the countries contributes to the formation of a positive image of Russia on the world political arena, consolidating the idea of Russia and Togo as strategic partners with exceptionally positive experience of interstate cooperation. The object of the study is the bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and the Togolese Republic. The subject of the study was the peculiarities of the historical development of political, economic, cultural and academic relations between these states. The relevance of this work is determined by the intensive development of bilateral relations between these countries. The authors conclude that cultural and academic ties can become the basis for further successful international relations. In the course of the study, the authors used historical, statistical and analytical methods, methods of synthesis and analysis, and general scientific methods. The scientific novelty of this article lies in the comprehensive consideration of Russian-Togolese relations, which includes not only political and economic aspects, but also academic ties and cultural exchange. The purpose of this study is to identify key stages in the development of Russian-Togolese relations. The main diplomatic agreements signed between the countries during the Soviet period and in the period of modern history were analyzed. The authors pay special attention to academic relations. The research of Soviet and Russian scientists devoted to the problems of the Togolese Republic is analyzed, and the work of Togolese researchers in the field of economics, cultural studies, philology and agriculture is also noted. It is obvious that the restoration of economic, diplomatic, cultural, sports and academic ties lost in the post-Soviet period is required.