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German-Russian relations have a long history. Since the end of the Cold War , Germany and Russia rebuilt their "Strategic Partnership" which bonded the two countries for many centuries. The founding of Saint Petersburg is testimony for a rich exchange. However, current political issues like the democratization of Russian society, characterize a relationship with many open questions. HISTORY ]] Early Russia Russian Empire First the German Sates and later Prussia and the German Empire all hold excellent relations to the Imperial Russian Empire. Catherine The Great is an example on how the countries shared history. Russian Revolutions Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin World War I World War II Soviet Union GERMANS IN RUSSIA ''see also'' Volga German s The main aim of the German government's policy on Ethnic German Russians is to encourage them to stay in Russia. RUSSIANS IN GERMANY Since German reunification Berlin is home to a fast growing Russian community. CURRENT ISSUES Germany has a strong interest in integrating the Russian Federation into the European and global economy and supports the process of democratic transition in Russia. Germany's and Russia's economic strengths and interests complement each other which make a cooperation between the two countries very logical. However political disparities eventually overshadow an even closer relation. Co-operations
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