Editorial Council
Chief Editor:
Ryabova E.I., Candidate of Political Sciences, head of the scientific and political project "Almanac Crimea" of the publishing center "Etnosocium", developer and teacher of advanced training courses for civil servants in the city of Sevastopol. Practicing lawyer, specialist in labor and service disputes.
Deputy Chief Editor:
Halimbekov Kh.Z., Doctor of Economics, professor, international expert.
Kondrashihin A.B., Doctor of Economics, Professor, Department of Economics and Management, Institute of Economics and Law (Branch) “Academy of Labour and Social Relations” in Sevastopol.
Academic Council:
Abdulaeva Z.L., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Deputy Head of the Department of Applied Informatics in Jurisprudence, Dagestan State Technical University.
Abramov V.L., Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor. Chief Researcher of the Russian Federation Government Institute for International Economic Research of the Financial University.
Abramova O.D., Doctor of Political Sciences, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
Bolotskih E.G., Honored Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Member of the Russian Union of Artists, the Moscow Union of Artists, the Creative Union of Artists of Russia, the International Art Foundation, Professor of the Design Department of the Russian State University of Art and Design.
Fotina L.V., Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.
Honali Kurbonzoda, Doctor of Historical Sciences. Professor, Rector of the “National Institute of professional development and training of educators”, Tajikistan.
Kantaeva O.V., Doctor of Economic Sciences, Certified Auditor of the Russian Federation, General Director of “Lyudmila” Audit firm.
Larina T.V., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Deputy Head of the economic development department in Sevastopol.
Martinkin A.V., Candidate of Historical Sciences, Director of the Center for Political and Ethnic Confessional Studies at the Moscow State University in Sevastopol, Head Department of History and International Relations, Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages of the Branch of Moscow State University in Sevastopol.
Mikhaylenko A.N., Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor, State Counselor of the Russian Federation of the 3rd class.
Murashko S.F., Professor. Honored Worker of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Russian and Foreign Languages, Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
Naumova G.R., Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Member of the Academy of Economic Philosophy.
Nosov V.V., Doctor of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor.
Sanzheeva L.V., Doctor of Cultural Studies, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Ethnoculturology of the Russian State Pedagogical Herzen University.
Stas’kov N.V., Doctor of Political Sciences, Expert.
Vodolackiy V.P., Doctor of Social Sciences, Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Supreme Ataman of the Union of Cossacks of Russia and abroad Warriors, Cossack General.
Yanuskina V.V., Candidate of Law, Lecturer of the department of jurisprudence and practical jurisprudence, Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
International block:
In Jui, People’s Republic of China, Far Eastern Federal University.
Verezubova T.A., Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of Finance, Educational Establishment "Belarusian State Economic University", Minsk, Republic of Belarus.
Wang Haiyan, Candidate of Economic Sciences. Senior Researcher, Deputy Head of the Center for Central Asian Studies, Center for Russian Studies, Institute of International Relations and Regional Development and the Institute for the Study of the SCO East China Pedagogical University.
Content
|
Regional and international studies
|
|
| Attokurova N.S. The digital economy in Central Asia: growth factors and institutional challenges | 13 |
| Goltsov A.N., Dediu E.I. Economic-political symbiosis: British imperialism and the ideology of free trade as elements of a unified national project (second half of the XIX century – first third of the XX century) | 21 |
| Khuako F.N., Kiseleva V.A. Gastronomy and its potential in the service sector in the Caucasus | 34 |
| Bazhak A.A. On the issue of alternative energy deployment in Russia. Regional aspect | 44 |
| Bersanov A.I. Comprehensive assessment of the potential of regional development institutions: a case study of the Leningrad Region | 53 |
| Prokaza T.V. Features of forming the strategic planning system in new regions of the Russian Federation | 65 |
| Sidorkova Yu.E. Foreign economic policy of Russia considering new aspects of economic integration | 72 |
| Fu Yuanyuan, Yu Zhaoqun, Lu Linli Russian-Chinese industrial cooperation: analysis of ongoing joint projects | 77 |
| Goltsov A.N., Dediu E.I. The Great Depression as a geoeconomic shock: reconsidering the British National Project | 95 |
|
Current issues of economics and innovation
|
|
| Tariel M.L. Restructuring the economy of the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in the interests of the front during the Great Patriotic War | 102 |
| Yakovleva E.E. Transforming the resource trap: why wealth doesn’t always bring prosperity | 111 |
| Vyalov N.V., Mogilevskaya N.V. Digital transformation of Russian Customs Administration | 118 |
| Ganov K.V. Innovations in the forest sector for sustainable management and new opportunities | 125 |
|
Abstracts
|
159
|
|
Authors
|
170
|
Abstracts
Attokurova N.S.
The digital economy in Central Asia: growth factors and institutional challenges
This study analyses the processes of digital economy formation in Central Asian countries, focusing on key growth factors and institutional barriers. The aim of the study is to identify strategic conditions conducive to effective digital transformation and to determine structural constraints hindering the development of the digital sector. The methodological basis of the study includes a comparative analysis of national strategies, regulatory frameworks and ICT infrastructure indicators in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The main results indicate significant differences in the level of digitalisation among the countries of the region, despite common challenges such as weak infrastructure, low digital literacy and limited investment flows. At the same time, promising areas for digital growth have been identified, including e-finance, e-government, logistics and cross-border initiatives. The article emphasises the need for institutional reform, strengthening regional cooperation and stimulating digital entrepreneurship as conditions for sustainable economic growth. The findings are of interest to researchers in the field of the digital economy, public sector development specialists, and representatives of international organisations focused on the digital integration of developing countries.
Key words: digitalisation, digital economy, Central Asia, competitiveness, digital infrastructure, e-government.
Goltsov A.N.
Dediu E.I.
Economic-political symbiosis: British imperialism and the ideology of free trade as elements of a unified national project (second half of the XIX century – first third of the XX century)
The article investigates the interconnections between British imperialism and the ideology of free trade, viewed as components of a unified national project in Britain during the second half of the nineteenth to the early decades of the twentieth centuries. The authors focus on the historical formation of economic policy within the British Empire, demonstrating how free trade contributed to strengthening imperial influence and expanding geopolitical presence.
The study analyzes mechanisms for implementing national strategy, including foreign trade, colonial expansion, and industrial modernization. Special attention is given to the role of the state in supporting the free market and developing infrastructure that ensures uninterrupted trade flows. It highlights the use of economic tools in achieving political goals, such as diplomatic agreements, creation of financial institutions, and stimulation of industrial development both in metropolitan areas and colonies.
The article illustrates how the policy of free trade was closely linked with Britain's imperial ambitions, enabling it to become a leading global power at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries.
Key words: British Empire, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, imperialism, colonies, geopolitics, Pax Britannica, protectionism.
Khuako F.N.
Kiseleva V.A.
Gastronomy and its potential in the service sector in the Caucasus
The article examines the possible features of the gastronomic branch of the tourism industry in the North Caucasian territories in our time. Analyzing the aspects of the study of this problem in modern science, the authors examine how the consumer receiving the service is able to perceive a local dish as a certain regional instrument. In this case, the authors use possible episodes of gastronomy in the tourist service in the North Caucasus as material, and also draw on the details of the project “Second Spring” presented at the Moscow State Technical University, led by one of the authors of the article. The expansion of both directions analyzed in this way is indicated in its probable applications. And then there is a turn to the consideration of the individual's inherent feelings about the product.
Key words: gastronomy, modern service sphere, tourist environment, North Caucasus, consumer.
Bazhak A.A.
On the issue of alternative energy deployment in Russia. Regional aspect
Global carbon dioxide emissions, one of the largest sources of which is the energy sector, contribute to climate change. In these conditions, alternative energy is a key element in ensuring the reduction of maximum permissible carbon dioxide emissions. The article considers the reasons for the importance of alternative energy for Russia. The article touches upon trends in the energy sector and the role of alternative energy in these processes. The key documents that update and provide support for the industry in the country's energy system are listed. The advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources are described. The overall increase in renewable energy generation, global leaders in installation and the results of the industry support program in Russia are given. The regional distribution of alternative generation facilities, as well as the climatic and infrastructural reasons for the leadership of a number of regions in the installation of generation facilities are touched upon.
Key words: fuel and energy complex development strategy, power generation, price zones, alternative energy.
Bersanov A.I.
Comprehensive assessment of the potential of regional development institutions: a case study of the Leningrad Region
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the potential and operational effectiveness of regional development institutions, using the State Treasury Institution "Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region" (AERLO) as a key example in the context of its impact on regional investment processes. Key components of the investment process are examined. A detailed assessment of the performance of such institutions in five key areas using relative efficiency indicators is conducted. An innovative organizational and managerial mathematical model is presented, reflecting the complex interaction of factors and enabling optimization of investment flows. Empirical data and expert assessments confirm the significant contribution of development institutions to the socio-economic development of the Leningrad Region.
Key words: regional development institutions, investment climate, institutional support, risk management, organizational and managerial model, regional development, government agency effectiveness.
Prokaza T.V.
Features of forming the strategic planning system in new regions of the Russian Federation
The article examines the features of forming a strategic planning (SP) system in new regions of the Russian Federation, using the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) as a case study. It addresses integration challenges and methodological contradictions, analyzes the regulatory frameworks of Russia and LPR, and proposes a practical approach to developing the cornerstone SP document – the LPR's Socio-Economic Development Strategy.
Key words: strategic planning, new regions of Russia, Lugansk People's Republic, Federal Law No. 172-FZ, Budget Code of the Russian Federation, medium-term forecast, scenario planning, socio-economic development strategy, integration.
Sidorkova Yu.E.
Foreign economic policy of Russia considering new aspects of economic integration
The article examines new aspects of Russia's foreign economic policy in the context of a changing geopolitical and economic environment. The impact of sanctions pressure on Russia's foreign economic activity is assessed, and strategies for adapting to the new conditions are considered. Particular attention is paid to the diversification of export markets and the development of import substitution, as well as the role of innovation and technology in improving the competitiveness of the Russian economy. Based on the analysis of the current situation and development prospects, recommendations are formulated for improving Russia's foreign economic policy.
Key words: foreign economic policy, economic integration, EAEU, sanctions, export diversification, import substitution, international trade, competitiveness, trade barriers, international cooperation.
Fu Yuanyuan
Yu Zhaoqun
Lu Linli
Russian-Chinese industrial cooperation: analysis of ongoing joint projects
In this article, the author examines the key areas of Russian Chinese industrial cooperation based on the analysis of four representative cases: the Power of Siberia–2 main gas pipeline project, the Blagoveshchensk–Heihe cross-border agglomeration, joint initiatives in metallurgy and the chemical industry, as well as the CR929 (C929) wide-body airliner program. The purpose of the study is to identify the institutional and economic features of the implementation of joint industrial initiatives, to identify the factors of their effectiveness and barriers to sustainability. The work uses the methods of case analysis, institutional and systemic approaches, comparative analysis of regulations, contractual mechanisms and technical parameters. The information base of the study was made up of official documents from Russian and Chinese ministries, reports from participating companies, materials from intergovernmental commissions, and industry statistics from 2018-2025. The author demonstrates that despite the growing number of projects, cooperation is characterized by a high level of institutional fragmentation, limited technological transfer and the lack of sustainable regulatory mechanisms. The main blocks of risks have been identified, namely: institutional, legal, technological, financial, economic, and socio environmental. Special attention is paid to the typology of barriers and the construction of a consolidated model of constraints that hinder the transition to sustainable industrial integration. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the systematic interpretation of large-scale Russian Chinese projects as elements of a cross-border industrial ecosystem. The practical significance of the results is shown in the possibility of applying the conclusions in shaping state policy in the field of investment and technological cooperation with China, as well as in designing mechanisms for cross-border support of joint initiatives.
Key words: Russia–China cooperation, industrial partnership, cross-border projects, institutional risks, investment cooperation, Power of Siberia–2, CR929 aircraft, Blagoveshchensk–Heihe.
Goltsov A.N.
Dediu E.I.
The Great Depression as a geoeconomic shock: reconsidering the British National Project
The article is devoted to analyzing the impact of the Great Depression of the 1930s on the transformation of Britain's national development strategy. By examining the global economic crisis not only as a financial collapse but also as a major geo-economic shock, the author investigates how it served as a catalyst for revising the foundations of British economic and imperial projects. The study demonstrates that the Great Depression marked a definitive departure from free trade principles towards protectionist policies and strengthened economic ties within the framework of the Sterling Area. This led to a fundamental realignment of the country away from global markets toward consolidating its own imperial sphere of influence, laying the groundwork for post-war economic models in Britain and determining its special relations with dominions and colonies until the dissolution of the British Empire.
Key words: Great Depression, United Kingdom, geoeconomics, Sterling Area, Ottawa Agreements, protectionism, imperial preferences, national project, economic strategy.
Lepsaya T.M.
Restructuring the economy of the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in the interests of the front during the Great Patriotic War
The Great Patriotic War, which engulfed the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945, became one of the most significant and tragic periods in the history of the country. At this time, not only large-scale military operations took place, but also profound changes in the economic, social and cultural life of various regions. One of these regions, which deserves special attention, is the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (ASSR). Despite its small territory and population, Abkhazia played an important role in the economy and military operations.
At the same time, there is a lack of scientific work devoted to the economic situation and the contribution of the population of the Abkhaz ASSR to the victory over fascism during the Great Patriotic War. While many researchers focus on large industrial centers and frontline zones, the impact of the war on the economy and society of Abkhazia remains insufficiently covered.
This article examines several key aspects related to the economy of the Abkhaz ASSR during the Great Patriotic War.
Attention is paid to the industry and resources of the region. It is considered which enterprises operated during the war, how they changed their production activities and what resources were used to support the front.
The agricultural sector, which traditionally played an important role in the economy of Abkhazia, also occupies an important place in this article. It is important to note that despite the difficulties, the agricultural sector continued to function, and its contribution to the economy of the region was significant.
It is also worth paying special attention to how local residents, including women and youth, contributed to the victory over fascism by working in factories and on collective farms; their participation in collecting funds for the defense fund, the State War Loan and how it affected the economic activity of the region.
Key words: Great Patriotic War, Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Red Army, economy, industry, agricultural sector, infrastructure, agriculture, local population.
Yakovleva E.E.
Transforming the resource trap: why wealth doesn't always bring prosperity
It is difficult not to agree that in modern economics the most common view is that there is a negative relationship between the wealth of natural resources and the economic well-being of the country. This statement is quite logical if you look at the examples of different regions of the world. Thus, the countries of the Middle East with rich oil and gas resources are a vivid illustration of the "Dutch disease syndrome".
Excessive dependence of income on exports resource exports restricts the development of technical, knowledge-intensive and innovative industries, which ultimately does not create new jobs and, as a result, does not improve the quality of society's standard of living. In addition, falling prices on world markets negatively affect the financing of important socio-economic programs. The resource curse also affects the political sphere of the state. The abundance of natural wealth can cause corruption and internal instability, being the object of a power struggle with respect to dominance, control and distribution in the hands of individuals. That is why obtaining benefits from the extraction and export of resources is becoming a priority for the elite, which directly harms the development of democracy and justice, increasing social inequality.
The purpose of this article is to provide a historical analysis of the significance and role of natural resources, as well as their impact on the socioeconomic development of our country.
The object of this study is a paradox discovered by scientists at the turn of the last century: the economies of resource-rich countries grow more slowly than their neighbors. Using traditional research methods, such as system analysis, deduction, induction, analogy, situational analysis, and dialectics, the article analyzes the relationship between the abundance of natural resources in a country and its "resource curse" and its potential impact on economic growth.
Key words: resource curse, Soviet Union, capitalist economic system, export, diversification of industries, oil and gas industry, Russia, Dutch disease.
Vyalov N.V.
Mogilevskaya N.V.
Digital transformation of Russian Customs Administration
The authors of the article explore issues related to the digital transformation initiatives of the Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS) in response to changes in global trade following the imposition of sanctions in 2022. The article analyzes the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, automated data analysis systems and cloud platforms to improve the efficiency of customs procedures, adapt to new trading partners and ensure compliance with regulations. The research is based on statistical data and the latest developments, identifying the challenges and opportunities of digitalization.
Key words: digital transformation, customs administration, federal customs service, 2022 sanctions, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, electronic declaration, risk management systems, trade flows, apache Kafka.
Ganov K.V.
Innovations in the forest sector for sustainable management and new opportunities
The purpose of this article is to study innovations in the forest sector that promote sustainable forest management and open up new opportunities to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and the need for efficient use of natural resources.
The relevance of the work is due to the increased need to transform the forest sector to move towards sustainable development, which requires the introduction of innovative approaches to the management and use of forest resources. Achieving international goals in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of bioresources requires identifying and analyzing various types of innovations that can increase the potential of forests to address environmental challenges.
The research methods include a comprehensive analysis of innovations based on a thorough review of scientific literature, classification, matrix analysis and construction of a network of relationships for innovations in the forest industry. An analysis of the contribution of each category of innovation to solving global environmental problems was also conducted.
The main results of the study show that innovations in the forest sector have significant potential to increase the sustainability and adaptability of forest ecosystems. Technological innovations contribute to improved monitoring and management of forests, social and institutional approaches strengthen interactions between stakeholders and the involvement of local communities, and financial instruments ensure the attraction of necessary resources. The developed typology and systematization of innovations allow a deeper understanding of their role in the formation of sustainable biomarkets and effective management of natural resources.
Key words: sustainable forest management, innovation, climate change, forest sector, technology, FAO, matrix analysis, network analysis.
Authors
Attokurova N.S., Doctor of Economics, Professor. Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin, Bishke, Kyrgyzstan.
Bazhak A.A., Graduate Student of Moscow Financial and Industrial University "Synergy".
Bersanov A.I., Graduate Student, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Saint-Petersburg State University".
Dediu E.I., Senior Lecturer, Department of History. Kaluga State University named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky.
Fu Yuanyuan, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
Ganov K.V., Postgraduate Student, Moscow University of Finance and Law.
Goltsov A.N., Postgraduate student of the Department of History. Kaluga State University named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky.
Khuako F.N., Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor of the Department of Marketing, Service and Tourism. Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Maykop State Technological University", Maykop.
Kiseleva V.A., Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing, Service and Tourism, PhD in Economics. Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Maykop State Technological University", Maykop.
Lepsaya T.M., Adjunct of the special faculty. Military Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, Moscow.
Lu Linli, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
Mogilevskaya N.V., Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor. Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk.
Prokaza T.V., PhD in Economics, Associate Professor. Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Vladimir Dahl Lugansk State University», Lugansk, Russia.
Sidorkova Yu.E., Student. State budgetary educational institution of higher education Vladivostok branch of the "Russian Customs Academy".
Vyalov N.V., Student Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk.
Yakovleva E.E., Master of Economics, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. Independent researcher - specialist of the department of risk analysis and control for taxes and accounting of Elias Group LLC, Moscow. SPIN-code: 1468-6000, Author ID: 1130154
Yu Zhaoqun, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.