Social development of the regions of Russia. Problems and trends of the transition period

This book discusses the trends of the social development of the regions, cities and rural areas of Russia during the transition period, show the impact of various factors on the dynamics of social processes and gives assessments of territorial inequality in income, employment, state of health, education, provision of basic services. Particular attention is paid to regional poverty problems, gender and generational differences in the mechanisms of adaptation to new conditions, as well as methods of comprehensive assessment of social development.

The book is recommended for specialists in regional research, sociologists, economists, as well as teachers, students and graduate students of economic and geographical faculties of universities