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The paper analyses political risks characteristic of the post-Soviet region, drawing an analytical distinction between geopolitical risks, and risks at regional vs. country level. In order to explain why these specific risks are characteristic of almost all countries belonging to the post-Soviet space, it further highlights their historical roots. What political risks are characteristic of the region? How are they connected to Soviet (and pre-Soviet) legacy? The paper furthermore provides answers to the question of how enterprises identify, assess and manage these risks. The analysis draws on literature research and first-hand insights in the form of interviews and background conversations gained through various field research trips into the region since 2011.