Soviet-Italian Economic Relations in the Context of Integration in Europe, 1960–1970s

The period of the Cold War has long been of great interest among researchers. In recent years, attempts have been made to rethink this phenomenon, especially in matters of economic relations. The present study will be devoted to the cooperation of the USSR with capitalist countries, in the context of which Soviet-Italian cooperation will be considered. The cross-country analysis of the topic reveals the main distinctive features and causes of trade relations between the USSR and Italy in the 1960-1970s. The basis for this study will be not only statistics, but also other unpublished sources, in particular, agreements with capitalist countries and correspondence with trade union organizations. These sources are important for understanding the socio-political motives of individual countries that influence economic cooperation.