Attractiveness of the Sakhalin Region: Structure and Place among the Russian Regions

The attractiveness of the region should be considered not only in relation to certain categories interested parties (investors, tourists, migrants, region’s population), but also as a complex phenomenon. At same time, it is necessary distinguish between itself socio-psychological phenomenon and factors influencing it. article devoted integral assessment Russian regions’ analysis Sakhalin Region’s place among other regions. goal identify degree compared regions analyze components its attractiveness. main methods are ranking features influence on author compiled an by (as 2020), performed brief first last 10 ranking, analyzed rank region, assessed all-Russian (according 4 aspects attractiveness). Based well-known ratings rankings with some additions, possible calculate comprehensive relative each other. Region occupies 24th primarily due island’s location uniqueness nature. To lesser extent influenced development natural resources, such oil, gas, fish. Attractiveness for tourists contributes overall most. noticeably one-sided, which must taken into account measures improve