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Russia

Strategic partnership with Russia

Germany and Russia share a centuries-old history which has often been difficult and is full of contradictions.
Today the two countries are linked by a strategic partnership:
they depend on each other when it comes to dealing with key international issues. more

Economic and Energy Cooperation

Germany and Russia are very important economic partners to one another. Energy plays a special role in the two countries’ collaboration. Russia is Germany’s leading energy supplier, and Germany has a great deal to offer Russia in the field of energy efficiency. more

The European Union and Russia

Russia is one of the EU’s strategic partners; relations between the two are close and broad-based and are to be further enhanced with the conclusion of a new agreement. more

Cultural and civil society cooperation

Cultural cooperation provides an impressive reflection of the eventful history shared by the two countries. There is a tradition of cultural exchange through the centuries.
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Moskow, Red Square with Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral (Photothek.net)

Bilateral relations

Read more on Germany's bilateral relations to the Russian Federation

Andreas Schockenhoff

The Coordinator of German-Russian Intersocietal Cooperation

The Coordinator’s task is to foster contacts between people in Germany and Russia. His commitment to Russian civil society helps strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Russia. Andreas Schockenhoff has held the office of Coordinator since 2006.