Dynamics of the population of the North Caucasian regions of Russia in 2010-2022

The article considers the main trends in population change of North Caucasian Federal District over past decade as one priority geostrategic territories identified within implementation "Strategy for Spatial Development Russia up to 2025". In general, period 2010-2022 has not changed much on Russian territory, although depopulation is observed most regions country. Against this background, Caucasus distinguished by a relatively favorable demographic situation. But even problems that are characteristic country whole increasingly manifested. Since 2010 census, republics Karachay-Cherkess and Ossetia-Alania decreased, was been previous decades. And Stavropol Krai during under review grew mainly due positive balance migration from other Russia, including large extent neighboring republics. Analysis dynamics carried out taking into account processes fertility, mortality mobility population. situation considered at level regions-subjects Federation municipalities (urban districts municipal districts). This allows us better understand causes current make some adjustments Russia's policy. Improving territories, Caucasus, will contribute socio-economic development only these but entire Federation.