Since ancient times, the trade route "from the Varangians to the Persians" and on to India was used by caravans of merchants from all over the multifaceted Eurasia. This route also served as a means of cultural and religious exchange, spreading knowledge and habits of their everyday life. The history of this issue shows that it was the political and economic elites who initiated diplomatic and trade missions were primarily interested in developing and optimizing trade. The current aspiration to revive this route in the form of the International North - South Transport Corridor (ITC) is designed to bring integration processes to a higher geopolitical and geo-economic level. The implementation of this project requires strengthening of the integration politicaleconomic relations of the leading countries in the region such as Russia, India and Iran. Unfortunately, the leaders of these countries do not always manage to agree on issues of vital importance, due to the constant interference in their relations by third countries not interested in their joint integration development. The paper analyzes the current status of the project, contains proposals for its optimization and expresses confidence that its implementation will enhance the integration of the Eurasian continent and increase its security.
