Interregional Differentiation of the Level of Socio-Economic Development of the Regions of the Russian Federation: Causes and Consequences

Abstract:

The factors of interregional differentiation of regions of the Russian Federation in terms of socio-economic development are considered. This or that level of interregional economic differentiation is inherent in the economies of most countries of the world. However, the economic space of Russia is characterized by a large scale of inequality, which is essentially a trigger mechanism capable of triggering an economic crisis in the country. The impact of sanctions on the process of further development of economic activity was analyzed. A mechanism of state guarantees is proposed as a tool to support investment activity in depressed regions.