External and Internal Trade Barriers of the Russian Far East

Recently, the Russian Far East has been receiving close attention from government of Federation. Accelerated economic development Eastern regions requires trade intensification with foreign and domestic markets, which implies a reduction various barriers. The study aims to assess external internal barriers using consistent dataset relevant econometric model for estimations. assessment barriers, expressed as values relative intensity transport costs in framework modern gravity models, confirmed bias favour market long term. High were offset by high between market. conducted analysis shows that markets can significantly increase their turnover. obtained estimates revealed trend linking due barrier form costs. This be further developed, presented methodology qualitative applied analyse commodity decompose export import well determine potential expanding regional countries.