Rural settlement as a factor of administrative and territorial changes (on the example of Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions)

Purpose: to analyze the features of rural settlement in Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions identify its influence on formation functioning territorial communities districts these regions. Methods. comparative-geographical, statistical, analytical method, structural-functional approach Results: network was analyzed from a socio-geographic point view, taking into account similarity natural geographical conditions, historical, ethno-geographical aspects settlements modern socio-spatial processes It is noted that have number common settlement, particular, high density average population plain part zones dispersed mountainous areas, which must be taken process communities. according results ATU reform regions, absolutely prevail. This will contribute preservation demographic socio-economic potential - community centers, however, remote peripheral depressed may not able cope financially administratively given limitations their own resources. Possible positive negative consequences impact changes inter-settlement relations, functions settlements, further development are identified summarized. Conclusions: Intra-regional differences an important factor administrative-territorial were new districts. Most both rural; became centers received broad powers prospects for development. In today's most cannot take advantage opportunities decentralization due limited settlements. According indicators economic activity, mostly subsidized require significant investment income. The areas strengthening grassroots link system.