SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF LARGE CITIES OF KAZAKHSTAN

The purpose of the study is to analyze current state socio–economic development large cities Kazakhstan, identify problems and develop proposals for their development. Methodology. In course work, statistical comparative economic analysis, methods generalization systematization were used. To strengths weaknesses, threats advantages cities, a SWOT analysis was conducted. With help logical method, potential directions Kazakhstan identified. Originality / value research. analyzed socio-economic identified weaknesses development, as well opportunities Republic Kazakhstan. Based on are proposed. Findings. During it revealed that in all there certain factor determining its For example, Aktau Atyrau, high income population fixed, since specialize extraction processing hydrocarbon raw materials, etc. hindering include increase number unemployed, shortage housing stock, deterioration utility networks, an citizens need social support, level atmospheric pollution.