Abstract: The goal of this research lies in assessment of the role of foreign direct investment in socioeconomic development of the EAEU member-states in the current context. The research methodology employs such approaches as scientific abstraction, logical generalization, statistical and factor analysis. Based on examination of the relevant theories of international capital movement, the author outlines positive factors in attracting long-term foreign investment. The article explores the key indicators of economic development of the EAEU member-states at the current stage. Analysis is conducted on the peculiarities of foreign direct investment in the region. It is noted that the Russian Federation is the most active investor within the EAEU. The author determines the common factors that limit the development of investment relations between the partner countries; as well as reveals the dominant disproportions in attraction of foreign investment capital. Consideration is given to the experience of Shenzhen in formation of the global special economic zone in the EAEU countries. The conclusion is formulated that the key factor of socioeconomic development of the EAEU member-states is the attraction of foreign direct investment capital. The following measures in the sphere of foreign investment are proposed: development of direct investment funds; formation of special economic zones; implementation of intergovernmental earmarked programs; creation of specialized centers for the development of small and medium business bases on the market principles.

Abstract: The subject of this research is assessment of the role direct foreign investments as the key factor in maintaining sustainable economic growth of the CIS partner-states. A comparative assessment of the indicators of macroeconomic stability is conducted. The author identifies the problems of attracting direct capital investments in the CIS; examines the largest direct investments funds of the CIS countries as an instrument of investments development of the considered group of states. The article substantiates the need for development of the mechanism of public-private partnership, establishment of bilateral and multilateral direct investment funds, unified protection and promotion investment agreement for the CIS member-states that would contribute to ensuring sustainable economic growth of the union countries. The scientific novelty consists in formulation of the original classification of direct foreign investments as a factor of development of national economies of the capital importing countries. The conclusion is made on the insufficient activity of existing funds in financing the large investments projects within the union. The analysis of information proves that the direct foreign investments are currently not the key direction in development of economies of the CIS partner-states.