Settlements' spatial development in the Altai and Tyva republics: a sociological analysis

The article presents the results of a comparative analysis two regions Southern Siberia: Altai and Tyva republics. purpose study was to identify general patterns individual features spatial development these republics both at regional municipal level. information base for sociological surveys population conducted in cities villages republics, as well data from statistics Rosstat. In research, methods questioning, generalization, statistical analysis, graphic were used; analyze demographic economic processes, following used: cartographic, statistical, forecasting, specialization identification. Analysis trends has shown possibility depopulation coming years Republic long term — Republic. demonstrates that Republic, problems communal services are key, settlements Republic- problems. A subjective assessment state dynamics industrial enterprises is given, level small medium-sized enterprises, promising specializations estimated. Transport accessibility Economic measures aimed solving existing correcting negative proposed. work can be used develop priority policy order advantages each specific settlements.