The functioning features of single-industry towns in Russia

Abstract

In different periods of historical development of Russia there was a need to create unique mono-settlements (single-industry or monostructuredtowns), later called single-industry towns. The difficult geographical location, natural and climatic conditions, economic and political course of the country – all that contributed to the creation and development of single-industry towns.

Regardless of the periods of transformation of the political, economic and social state of the country in different periods of time, the successful functioning of single-industry towns depends entirely on the effective activities of the city-forming enterprises that form the labor market, while stimulating the demand for jobs, contribute to the favorable development of the industrial capacities and production, and that are the main source of income for local budgets. Their stability and capacity for diversification have a direct impact on the quality and standard of living, social well-being of the population, socio-economic and infrastructural development of the territories, as well as stimulate an increase in the purchasing power of the population.

At the same time, single-industry towns are particularly vulnerable and unprotected during economic downturns and crisis phenomena in the economy. Also an impact on the functioning of the city-forming enterprises is produced by sanctions policy of foreign States aimed at industries or a particular enterprise of a certain affiliation.

The changing development strategy of the country influences the economic structure of single-industry towns through the creation of comprehensive programs for the development of those territories and through the state support.