The effect of geographical position and employment fluctuations on rural settlement trends
... planning, are growing. This article draws on the concept of the geographical demographic situation; it uses official statistics on Russian regions and Kaliningrad municipalities and settlements to explore the connection between rural settlement trends and employment fluctuations caused by structural shifts in Russian regional economies. It is shown how settlement polarisation affects differences in settlement trends of meso- and microdistrict levels. Regions are identified that have a capacity for rural-urban ...
Employment in the Kaliningrad region in comparison with the nearest regions of Russia and with the average Russian level
The issues of employment have a certain importance while assessing the socio-economic situation throughout the country. The published statistical data analysis presents a good background for comparing employment indicators of the Kaliningrad region with the national ...
Trajectories and problems of the current spatial development of Russia’s European Near North regions
This article employs a comprehensive economic and geographical approach to examine the extensive European segment of Russia that extends north of the Moscow region – the area commonly known as Blizhny Sever (Near North). New challenges require an improvement of ...
Economic and demographic distinctions between municipal districts of the Kaliningrad region
The economic and demographic situation in the Kaliningrad region is better than in most regions of the country. The dynamic economic development results in high employment and low unemployment rates. The demand for labour force is partially satisfied through high net migration rate. However, there are obvious distinctions between municipalities. Having analyzed the statistical data on the situation in urban ...
The Kaliningrad Region as a coastal border region of Russia
The article studies the sectoral structure of employment and the gross regional product, the similarities and differences of the region from other bordering coastal regions of Russia through the economic and statistical analysis of indicators of population dynamics. The benefits of the coastal and ...
