The study of the global fuel and energy complex edited by Professor A.N. Zakharov, Doctor of Economics, is presented as a new textbook for students, postgraduates, and university teachers specializing in international economics.  This  publication,  within  the  framework  of  educational programs,  broadly  covers  the  global  energy  issues,  gives  students  the  necessary  knowledge  about  the  state  and  development  of  energy  markets  in  the  long  term.  The practical significance of analyzing Russia’s fuel and energy complex and its opportunities for expanding international energy cooperation in modern conditions is noted.