Small border traffic between Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation as one of the elements creating cross-border cooperation Cover Image

Small border traffic between Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation as one of the elements creating cross-border cooperation
Small border traffic between Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation as one of the elements creating cross-border cooperation

Author(s): Iwona M. Batyk
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation; small border traffic; cross-border cooperation; border regions

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the reasons that affect the small border traffic between Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russian Federation, opportunities and barriers that affect the development of the attractiveness of the Polish-Russian border regions. Theoretical considerations have been supported by the results of empirical research. The aim of the study was to identify reasons that reduce the attractiveness of the Polish-Russian border regions. Identified deficiencies in Polish service offer and difficulties of cross-border cooperation. Also, the article contains statistical data on the development of the small border traffic and expenses incurred by the Russians during their stay in Poland.

  • Issue Year: 19/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 5-10
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English