TRENDS, CHARACTERISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT MODELS OF INTEGRATION PROCESSES IN THE POST-SOVIET SPACE

A theoretical approach to integration as the objectiveness of modern economy development is justified in this article. Purpose, preconditions, forms, stages and the benefits of development of trade and economic relations between the countries are defined and systematized. Functional features of various integration models are identified. Inefficiency of raw export model is proved and demonstrated. General trends in the integration development of trade and economic relations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and China are identified. Priorities in the integration development of mentioned countries are described and characterized.