The facilitation of freedom of movement between Russia and the European Union: prospects and legal issues
- DOI
- 10.5922/2079-8555-2011-3-13
- Pages
- 106-112
Abstract
This article examines the legal aspects of the prospective visa free regime between Russia and the European Union,as well as the implementation of local border traffic mechanisms.
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