Implementation of the Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation in the Context of Solving the Problem of Ensuring Economic Growth

Abstract

Introduction. The country's policy of modernizing the national economy, achieving technological independence, retooling production, addressing pressing social issues, ensuring strategic security, preserving the country's sovereignty, and achieving territorial prosperity is reflected in the documents adopted by the President and the Government of the Russian Federation. The national development goals are defined in Presidential Decree No. 309 dated May 7, 2024, «On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2030 and for the Period up to 2036» [13]. At the same time, the territorial priorities of state bodies are laid down in the Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 with a forecast up to 2036, approved by Order No. 4146-r of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 28, 2024 [10]. One of the document's objectives is to ensure economic growth in the regions. Methods. To solve the problems of this study, various methods were used, which allowed to determine the relationship between the provisions of the Strategy under consideration and the indicators that characterize the economic situation in Russian regions, as well as to assess the dynamics of development indicators, their correlation, and dependence. These methods include: analysis of scientific literature and data from official sources, including websites of government agencies, economic calculations, statistical techniques, a systematic approach, analysis of empirical data, and synthesis to form conclusions and suggestions. Analysis. One of the key vectors of the development of public administration in the Russian Federation, which determines the content of the issued regulatory legal documents, the nature of the decisions made at the federal and regional level, and the distribution of resources, is to support the development of territories of various types and status, i.e., territorial orientation. This primarily applies to the constituent entities of Russia, which are enshrined in Article 65 of the country's Constitution [5]. As the main criterion for dividing the state's territory for the purposes of regulatory control and socio-economic development, republics, territories, regions, cities of federal significance, autonomous regions, and autonomous districts form the basis of regional governance in general and its economic component in particular. The unification of the constituent entities of the Federation into federal districts is an element of presidential management and control of the state of affairs within the relevant macro-region, which consists of a number of constituent entities located in relative geographical proximity to each other. The representation of the President of Russia in the federal districts is carried out in accordance with Decree No. 849 of May 13, 2000, «On the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Federal District» [14]. The subjects manage municipal entities based on the division of tasks assigned to the powers of state authorities and issues of local importance that are resolved by municipal authorities. The Spatial Development Strategy of Russia has contributed to giving a new impetus to the development of territories. In order to implement the Strategy, the Russian Government approved the Implementation Plan for the Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030, with a forecast up to 2036, on August 11, 2025, No. 2149-r [9]. The implementation of the Strategy involves territorial planning that ensures the balance between budget expenditures and the priority areas of spatial development. These areas are defined within the framework of Russia's reference settlements, geostrategic territories, federal districts, and the Arctic zone. Conclusions. The socio-economic development of the territories of the Russian Federation is currently determined by a large number of objective and subjective factors. On the one hand, this is ensured by the available resources, geographical location, and natural and climatic conditions. On the other hand, the regulatory and managerial component plays a significant role in leveling the disparities in regional development.