After the collapse of the USSR and the restoration of state independence the Republic of Azerbaijan implements foreign policy in accordance with national interests, and builds equal and mutually beneficial relations with the Russian Federation as its main strategic partner. The nature of these relations can be considered predictable, the success of which is reflected in the areas of political dialogue and security, military, technical and economic cooperation, as well as in ongoing humanitarian projects. The article provides a detailed analysis of each of these areas, as well as examines the prospects of projects implemented by Azerbaijan and Russia in the framework of "predictable partnership".

The paper presents the results of the analysis of compressed natural gas marine transportation based on ecological and economic criteria, the most economical and ecologically friendly ways of natural gas transportation that are needed to take reasonable managerial decisions as well as to extend use of natural gas as clean fuel.

This article is devoted to the peculiarities of optimizing the relationship of high net worth individuals (HNWI) with Russian and foreign banks offering services in the field of private banking. The authors consider organization issues of HNWI banking in different banks, especially the relationship between bank personal managers and clients, requirements to banks and personal managers providing private banking services, recommendations to HNWI for choosing banks and managing investments are also considered.