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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
Published on: July 24, 2016
Summary
Russia
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Urban Studies
- Economic Geography
Background:
- Post-Soviet demographic shifts present unique challenges for urban planning.
- Understanding urban population dynamics is crucial for regional development in Russia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the regional distribution, economic functions, and size characteristics of Russian urban settlements experiencing population decline between 1989 and 1993.
- To identify patterns of urban population change in Russia during the early post-Soviet period.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of census data from the former USSR.
- Utilizing population estimates for urban places (over 15,000 population) in the Russian Federation for 1993.
- Comparative analysis with previous demographic patterns.
Main Results:
- Identified an increase in the number of declining urban settlements in key manufacturing regions and the North of Russia.
- Observed a rise in the number of large cities experiencing population decline.
- Investigated towns with the most significant population decreases (≥10.0%).
Conclusions:
- The early post-Soviet period (1989-1993) witnessed complex urban population dynamics in Russia, with notable regional variations.
- Specific economic functions and geographic locations influenced the rate and extent of urban population decline.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of these demographic trends for Russian urban development.
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