A study of the dynamics of development of rural areas in the region in the context of spatial transformation

Issue № 12, 2025, article № 11, pages 87-99

Section: Development of rural territories

Language: Russian

Original language title: ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ДИНАМИКИ РАЗВИТИЯ СЕЛЬСКИХ ТЕРРИТОРИЙ РЕГИОНА В КОНТЕКСТЕ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННЫХ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЙ

Keywords: RURAL AREAS, REGION, POPULATION, SPACE, DYNAMICS, STRONGHOLD, MANAGEMENT, SETTLEMENT

Abstract: A study of the dynamics of development of rural areas in the context of socio-economic and spatial transformations has been conducted. The authors show that the depopulation of rural areas, the aging of the population, the reduction of social infrastructure and economic stagnation require a comprehensive scientific understanding. The purpose of the study is to analyze key trends and prospects for the development of the rural settlement system in the context of the transformation of the economic space of the region. The study revealed patterns in the development of the rural settlement system of Udmurtia. The study showed geographical differentiation, marked zoning in the distribution of settlement characteristics, and the greatest socio-economic potential is concentrated in areas close to the administrative center, while peripheral areas show signs of stagnation. The demographic situation is characterized by persistent negative trends, with the majority of rural areas experiencing population decline and a decrease in population density in rural settlements. The growth of rural areas with a population of less than 200 people has been revealed, and average occupancy rates indicate a deep destruction of the traditional settlement system. The authors determined that for the balanced development of urban and rural areas, comprehensive measures are needed, including support for rural areas, their integration with urban centers, taking into account local characteristics and adapting the functions of territories in changing conditions, and support for large and medium-sized settlements as support points for growth. As a result of the study, it was found that in order to reduce excessive dependence on the regional center, it is important to strengthen peripheral centers, turning them into independent nodes of economic and social activity.

Authors: Antipin Ivan Aleksandrovich, SHishkina Ekaterina Alekseevna, CHirkova Irina Alekseevna