REGIONAL DIGITAL INEQUALITY IN RUSSIA: ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

The relevance of the topic. In modern conditions, the digital economy permeates all spheres of economics, management and business. At the same time, there is an asymmetry in the digital development of the subjects of the Russian Federation, which affects the provision of socially significant services. Goal. Formation of recommendations for the development of digital ecosystems of various groups of subjects of the Russian Federation. Methodology. When writing the article, the following research methods were used: bibliographic, systematization and generalization of information, as well as compiled ratings on the research topic, and the authors' own conclusions. Results and conclusions. The article reveals the impact of the state of the digital ecosystem on the public life of the regions. The results of the rating of regions according to the digital ecosystem index are analyzed, and recommendations for the digital development of selected groups of subjects of the Russian Federation are formed. The scope of application. The results of the conducted research can be used as recommendations in the development of programs for the digital development of regions.