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Economic region net migration patterns in the USSR: 1979-89
Soviet Geography
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Migration patterns in the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) shifted between 1979-1989. Northern regions saw increased in-migration, while southern areas experienced out-migration, with Siberia attracting more people.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Economic Geography
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding regional population dynamics is crucial for economic planning.
- Previous studies highlighted differing migration trends across the USSR.
- The 1979-1989 period represents a significant intercensal interval for analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze net migration patterns in USSR economic regions during 1979-1989.
- To compare migration trends with the preceding 1970-1979 decade.
- To identify key regions experiencing in-migration and out-migration.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of net migration data for USSR economic regions.
- Calculation of net migration rates.
- Comparative analysis between 1979-1989 and 1970-1979 periods.
Main Results:
- Northern USSR regions (western and eastern) showed increased net in-migration.
- Southern USSR regions experienced net out-migration with declining rates.
- Siberia, particularly Tyumen Oblast, continued to attract net in-migration.
- Nonchernozem Zone and Central Chernozem Region saw reduced net out-migration rates.
Conclusions:
- The study reveals distinct regional migration divergences within the USSR.
- Northern and Siberian regions attracted population, contrasting with southern regions.
- These patterns have implications for regional economic development and resource allocation.