M. S. Oborin, N. V. Novikova, E. Yu. Vinogradova. Promising Directions of Economic Development of Rural Areas: The Case of the Republic of Crimea

doi: 10.15507/2413-1407.128.032.202403.523-542

UDК 332.142.2

Abstract

Introduction. Rural areas represent significant strategic potential for the socio-economic development of the country. In recent years, the role of the state in planning territorial development has increased significantly. This is due to successful experience in designing territorial and sectoral development in difficult periods of macroeconomic and geopolitical crises, financing and monitoring infrastructure projects that are important for the economy and society. The subject of the study are rural areas localized in the space of one of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, which recently became part of the state – the Republic of Crimea. The purpose of the article is to substantiate promising directions for the economic development of rural areas of the Republic of Crimea based on the construction of a structural and sectoral profile.

Materials and Methods. The research materials were the scientific results of leading scientists studying the problems of the economy of rural areas, structural and sectoral transformations on a regional and municipal levels. The information base of the study was made up of official statistical data of Rosstat and Crimea, official websites of governmental bodies of the Russian Federation, and archival materials. The research was conducted using content analysis of scientific literature, retrospective and structural analysis.

Results. Structural and sectoral profiles of the economy of rural areas of the Republic of Crimea for 2017 and 2022 were developed, which allowed to prove the presence of processes of structural and sectoral changes, identify key factors and justify promising directions for further development. The authors prove that against the background of ongoing changes in the economic space of rural areas of Crimea, the dominance of agricultural production based on the use of unique natural factors, resources and conditions (climate, soil fertility, availability of centuries-old technologies for growing agricultural products, etc) remains.

Discussion and Conclusion. The decrease in the share of agricultural production in the sectoral structure of the economy of rural territories (municipalities) of the Republic of Crimea is the most significant for the period 2017–2022, which is primarily due to the following factors: strengthening of transport, logistics and recreational and resort functions of the region, development of other types of material production. Analysis of the structural and sectoral profile proves the sustainability of the development of rural municipalities of the Republic of Crimea, due to the focus on the needs of both visitors and local population. It is advisable to use the research results in the development of strategies, plans, projects for the socio-economic development of rural territories, municipalities and regions.

Keywords: rural areas, agricultural specialization, sectoral structure of the economy, employment of the rural population, municipalities, Republic of Crimea

Conflict of interests. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

For citation: Oborin M.S., Novikova N.V., Vinogradova E.Yu. Promising Directions of Economic Development of Rural Areas: The Case of the Republic of Crimea. Russian Journal of Regional Studies. 2024;32(3):523–542. https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.128.032.202403.523-542

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About the authors:

Matvey S. Oborin, Dr.Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Professor of Economic Analysis and Statistics Chair, Perm Institute (Branch) of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (57 Gagarin Bd., Perm 614070, Russian Federation); Professor of the Chair of World and Regional Economics, Economic Theory of Perm State National Research University (15 Bukirev St., Perm 614068, Russian Federation); Professor of the Chair of Management of Perm State Agro-Technological University named after academician D. N. Prianishnikov (23 Petropavlovskaya St., Perm 614990, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4281-8615, Researcher ID: H-6729-2017, Scopus ID: 55694391500, recreachin@rambler.ru

Natalya V. Novikova, Dr.Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Professor of Regional, Municipal Economics and Governance Chair, Ural State University of Economics (62/45, 8 Marta St. / Narodnoy Voli, Yekaterinburg 620144, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7488-8730, Researcher ID: B-3560-2017, Scopus ID: 57223628112, novikova@usue.ru

Ekaterina Yu. Vinogradova, Dr.Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Professor of Information Technology and Statistics Chair, Ural State University of Economics (62/45, 8 Marta St. / Narodnoy Voli, Yekaterinburg 620144, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5858-7591, Researcher ID: M-6444-2018, Scopus ID: 57196052651, katerina@usue.ru

Contribution of the authors:

M. S. Oborin – formulation of the scientific research apparatus; analysis of statistical material; critical analysis and revision of the text.

N. V. Novikova – collecting statistical material; literature review; formulation of research findings.

E. Yu. Vinogradova ‒ construction of a structural and sectoral model of the economy of rural territories (municipal areas) of the Republic of Crimea; literature review; formulation of research findings.

Availability of data and materials. The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the authors on reasonable request.

The authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Submitted 09.02.2024; revised 13.03.2024; accepted 26.03.2024.