Sustainable regional economic development and land use: a case of Russia

TL;DR

This study examines how land use and economic development in Russia are interconnected, highlighting challenges and opportunities in land management post-Soviet Union to inform sustainable regional strategies.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive bibliographic network analysis of land use and economic development in Russia, offering insights into sustainable land management practices.

Findings

Uneven land resource distribution in Russia

Challenges in land ownership and infrastructure investment

Potential strategies for sustainable land use development

Abstract

This paper analyzes sustainable regional economic development and land use employing a case study of Russia. The economics of land management in Russia which is shaped by both historical legacies and contemporary policies represents an interesting conundrum. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia embarked on a thorny and complex path towards the economic reforms and transformation characterized, among all, by the privatization and decentralization of land ownership. This transition was aimed at improving agricultural productivity and fostering sustainable regional economic development but also led to new challenges such as uneven distribution of land resources, unclear property rights, and underinvestment in rural infrastructure. However, managing all of that effectively poses significant challenges and opportunities. With the help of the comprehensive bibliographic network analysis, this study sheds some light on the current state of sustainable regional economic development and land use management in Russia. Its results and outcomes might be helpful for the researchers and stakeholders alike in devising effective strategies aimed at maximizing resources for sustainable land use, particularly within their respective regional economies.