Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies最新文献

{"title":"Tools to Overcome Internal Socio-Economic Inequality","authors":"E. Kovalenko, T. M. Polushkina, O. Yakimova, Y. Akimova","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.116.029.202103.611-641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.116.029.202103.611-641","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Dynamic economic growth and improvement of the quality of life of the population throughout the country are the priorities of the state policies in modern Russia. Differences in natural and climatic conditions, sectoral specialization of the economy, and infrastructural constraints have caused the differentiation of interregional and intraregional socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and municipalities. The current measures of state regulation and support for the regions do not provide for overcoming inequality. Based on the results of the research conducted, the article formulates proposals on substantiation of tools that take into account the features of territories and the ways of their self-development.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The research on inequality of municipalities was conducted on the basis of data from the territorial body of the Federal State Statistics Service for the Republic of Mordovia, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Entrepreneurship of the Republic of Mordovia, as well as from reports and strategic documents of municipalities. The empirical material was processed using the methods of comparison and grouping. The level of inequality of municipal territories was identified, which made it possible to substantiate the main directions and tools for their development.\u0000\u0000Results. An assessment of the socio-economic state of the municipal districts of the Republic of Mordovia has been carried out and the level of their differentiation has been revealed with the calculation of variation indicators; the administrative and territorial units have been grouped according to the demographic situation, the differences between them and the possibilities of self-development of each of the selected groups have been analyzed.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The tools to overcome inequality have been identified, taking into account the features of the municipalities, which require adjustments to municipal strategies for socio-economic development until 2025 and formulation of a concept for the spatial development of the Republic of Mordovia. Recommendations for activating some of the existing tools and developing new ones have been put forward. The results obtained can be used by local governments when updating the priorities for the development of territories and the applied tools of the economic mechanism of strategic management.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44964493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Regional Agro-Industrial Cluster Enterprises in Improving National Competitiveness","authors":"N. P. Makarkin, A. P. Gorina, O. N. Alferina","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.116.029.202103.511-540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.116.029.202103.511-540","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The relevance of the research problem is due to the fact that in modern conditions, making a profit is not the only goal and criterion for the successful functioning of enterprises. If recently the activities of many enterprises have been aimed at gaining a market share, now the leading companies are changing their priorities trying to increase the number of regular customers, boost the efficiency of resource use, and meet the consumer demand. Based on the research conducted, the article identifies the role of the regional agro-industrial cluster enterprises producing poultry products in improving national competitiveness.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The empirical and information base of the study was made up of statistical materials on the stated topic, as well as of departmental reports and accounting statements of the considered enterprises of the regional agro-industrial cluster of the Republic of Mordovia for 2015–2020. The methodological and empirical base used made it possible to competently and professionally analyze the competitive advantages of the considered enterprises and develop recommendations on how to increase their competitive strengths in the national market of poultry products.\u0000\u0000Results. The conducted research of competitive criteria for goods by regional producers of poultry products made it possible to identify the main areas of activities of these enterprises aimed at improving their competitive positions. The tools for assessing the competitiveness of poultry farming have been theoretically substantiated and developed on the basis of identifying the importance of competitive criteria for regional producers, such as price, quality, packaging, assortment, and image of the manufacturer. Specific recommendations have been developed aimed at strengthening the competitive positions of the enterprises of the regional agro-industrial cluster and at identifying key priorities for the development of a competitive strategy, in order to save resources without losing product quality.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The recommendations produced will contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the regional producers of poultry products. The results of the study can be used by regional authorities when clustering a region and developing territorial programs for socio-economic development.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49185425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Settlement Inequality and Social Exclusion of People with Epilepsy","authors":"Natalya P. Kasatkina, N. Shumkova, N. Tokareva","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.447-469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.447-469","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Patients with epilepsy, due to the presence of the chronic disorder, belong to deprived social groups. The results of many studies confirm the discrimination of patients with epilepsy on various social parameters, such as the availability of high-quality medical care, education and jobs. The settlement factor aggravates the deprived situation of patients with epilepsy and significantly affects their socio-psychological well-being. Based on the materials of the study conducted, the article identifies the interconnection between the characteristics of the place of residence of a patient with epilepsy, indicators of social exclusion, and the level of emotional-volitional and cognitive disorders.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The data from a survey of 157 patients with epilepsy registered in neuropsychiatric dispensaries in Penza, Saransk, and Alatyr were used as materials for the study. The survey was conducted using the authors’ tools in May – December 2020 as formalized interviews. The results were processed using mathematical statistics methods in the SPSS software package.\u0000\u0000Results. The survey data have confirmed the stigmatization and deprivation of patients with epilepsy: they are less likely to marry, have limited opportunities for vocational education, and are more often unemployed. The settlement factor manifests itself in the unequal availability of modern medical services and provision of drugs, inclusive educational programs and opportunities for occupational socialization. The performed cluster analysis of the data has made it possible to single out three groups of respondents that differ significantly in terms of indicators and the degree of social exclusion: “educational deprivation”, “exclusion in the labor market” and “coping with stigma”. Analysis of these categories regarding the settlement factor shows that the share of the most deprived groups is inversely related to the population of the cities under study.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The authors have drawn the conclusions that the availability of social integration mechanisms reduces the likelihood of developing negative consequences of epilepsy, and the corresponding opportunities are largely due to the size of the city. The data obtained can be used to identify categories of patients with similar social problems, which will facilitate more targeted emotional and instrumental support for patients with epilepsy, with regard to the settlement factor.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47292244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of Credit Ratings of Russia’s Regions","authors":"A. Mikhaylova, E. Timushev","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.355-379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.355-379","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. A credit rating reflects the degree of debt sustainability of the region, but the issue of its factors at the regional level has been under-researched. The article is based on the conducted study and reveals the major factors that influenced the assignment of credit ratings by Russian and international rating agencies to the regions of Russia.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The methodology of both Russian (ACRA and Expert RA) and foreign (Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody's Investors Service) rating agencies were analyzed. Factor and correlation analysis was used to group the factors; their quantitative indicators were selected. Ordinal and multinomial logistic regressions (logits) were used to test the explanatory power of the factors.\u0000\u0000Results. The negative impact on the rating of the factors of debt, deficit, and the size of the public sector, as well as the positive impact of the size and dynamics of the region’s economy has been corroborated. The negative impact of poverty, as well as the positive impact of life expectancy and the size of capital budget expenditures has been highlighted. Differences in using the indicator of the region’s dependence on subsidies have been revealed: it has been regarded as an insignificant factor by international agencies, but as a negative one by Russian agencies.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The authors have established that Russian agencies give priority to quantitative budget indicators, while international ones give priority to traditional economic indicators. The identified significance of the indicators of life expectancy and poverty has become a particularly valuable result as it indicates a direct dependence of the credit rating on the quality of life in the region. The results obtained make it possible to formulate regional budget policy measures aimed at reducing credit risk, expanding debt financing, and increasing the effectiveness of budget policy. The results of the study will be useful not only in the practice of public administration, but also in further scientific research, as they open the way to the analysis of the interdependence between the credit rating and countercyclical fiscal policy measures, as well as to clarify the role of other factors in creditworthiness, especially those of an institutional nature.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46236215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tools of Interregional Cooperation in the Public Administration System","authors":"V. Klimanov, S. Kazakova, V. A. Yagovkina","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.250-282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.250-282","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The development of modern Russia is characterized by a high degree of differentiation in the level of socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Interregional cooperation is one of the tools to overcome this differentiation. Although new forms of such cooperation have been emerging, its potential remains underestimated. The purpose of the study is to analyze the existing and prospective forms of cooperation between the regions of Russia.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The study based on a structural and substantive analysis of regulatory legal acts of the federal and regional levels, as well as on strategic planning documents, various forms of budget reporting, bilateral and multilateral agreements between the constituent entities of the Russian Federation aimed at identifying various areas, tools and mechanisms for ensuring interregional cooperation.\u0000\u0000Results. The authors have considered the tools of interregional cooperation that involve direct financial participation of regional authorities or economic entities. The role and prospects of horizontal subsidies and budget loans provided by one region to another have been identified, their legal and regulatory justification has been given; a financial assessment has been made, and the identified practices have been analyzed. In terms of the implementation of public procurement from suppliers based in other regions, the authors have estimated the degree of how closed or open the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The authors have confirmed the idea that interregional cooperation in Russia is still underdeveloped and lacks legislative and scientific-methodological justification. The authors also assess the prospects for further development of interregional cooperation in Russia and suggest a number of measures to promote it. The results of the study can be used in the interests of the authorities to improve the system of regulation of various mechanisms of regional cooperation, as well as to develop the scientific potential in this area.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48865950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nikitina Strategic Management of Sustainable Development of Small Business Enterprises","authors":"N. Guskova, A. Erastova, D. Nikitina","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.306-327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.306-327","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The globalization of the economy and the introduction of the concept of sustainable development largely determine the development strategy of both large and small businesses. Adherence to the principles of sustainable development is becoming a prerequisite for organizations to develop, increase competitiveness and attractiveness for stakeholders. The purpose of the study is to elaborate the stages of formation of strategic management of sustainable development of small business enterprises.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. An analysis of the financial, economic, environmental and social components of sustainability of JSC Leader-Compound was performed as a case study. The company's financial statements for 2012–2019 as well as the results of the survey conducted among the management staff were used as the materials for the study. The expert method was employed to determine the final assessment of compliance of JSC Leader-Compound with the features of strategic management of sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises. The employed method of strategic analysis (SWOT analysis) made it possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company, as well as threats and opportunities.\u0000\u0000Results. The results of a comprehensive analysis of the components of sustainable development of JSC Leader-Compound made it possible to conduct a final assessment of the compliance of this enterprise with the features of strategic management of small and medium-sized businesses. A sufficiently high level of development of the strategic management of JSC Leader-Compound has been noted, and reserves for its improvement have been determined. An algorithm for the process of development and implementation of a strategy for sustainable development of the company has been proposed. Methodological recommendations have been substantiated for each stage of the process. To calculate the generalized integral indicator of the level of sustainable development, a mathematical model has been proposed that takes into account the components of sustainable development of the company.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The proposed process of development and implementation of a strategy for sustainable development of a small business will make it possible not only to form a strategy based on the components of sustainable development, but also to ensure the possibility of its successful implementation. The research results may contribute to both practical activities of other small businesses, and further scientific research of the features of managing the sustainable development of small enterprises in other lines of business.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47338168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Business Transformation in the Digital Economy: The Foreign Approach and Russian Opportunities","authors":"T. Salimova, L. Biryukova, N. Anikina","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.328-354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.328-354","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The trend of digital transformation of business that has emerged in recent years is gaining the status of a basic condition for the effective development of the Russian economy. In this regard, the focus of research interest is on the readiness of companies to use Industry 4.0 technologies, as well as issues of risk management and business digitalization opportunities. The purpose of the study is to analyze and systematize the foreign experience of digital transformation in order to assess the prospects and limitations of the transition of Russian enterprises and organizations to Industry 4.0, as well as the options for overcoming them in the framework of corporate strategies for sustainable development.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The authors carried out statistical processing and critical analysis of the opinions of Russian business people about their level of awareness and vision of the risks, opportunities, and limitations of the use of Industry 4.0 technologies in Russian management practice. The initial statistical data were collected as part of a survey using the Google Docs service. Data processing was performed using the concordance coefficient, the Pearson’s chi-squared test, and the Cramér–von Mises criterion.\u0000\u0000Results. The authors have corroborated the hypothesis that in the digital economy, the speed of response to global risks, the effectiveness of measures to reduce their negative impact on business results depends on the scope and innovation focus of the enterprise. At the same time, a statistically significant relationship has been revealed between the attitude of Russian enterprises to Industry 4.0 technologies and their willingness to accept the benefits and advantages associated with them. The authors have refuted the hypothesis that there is a connection between the level of influence of the key barriers to the digital transformation of Russian business and the attitude of enterprises to Industry 4.0 technologies. On the basis of generalized foreign experience, the authors have proposed options for resolving the existing contradictions in the industrialization of Russian business.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study have corroborated that the Russian economy faced the same problems and limitations as most countries of the world on the way to transition to a digital society. Overcoming them is possible only through joint efforts of governmental structures, the business community, and social institutions. The research results can be used by federal and regional authorities to promote the National Program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federationˮ and the National Technology Initiative.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43776406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Strategies in Diversification of Regional Economies: Planned Development versus Unplanned Results","authors":"Y. Eferin","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.283-305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.283-305","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The issues of long-term strategic planning are crucial for the successful socio-economic development of Russia’s regions. At the same time, the validity of the choice of industry priorities is often not supported by a comprehensive analysis of the unique competitive advantages of the region, which makes it difficult to achieve the established goals. The purpose of the study is to identify the links between the stated priorities and structural changes in Russia’s regions, particularly, the emergence of new industries of specialization in the regions.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The study was based on the strategies for socio-economic development of Russia’s regions adopted in 2005–2010. The method of content analysis of documents was employed when forming a list of the priority industries declared in the strategies of 66 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The adapted methodology of the European Cluster Observatory for identifying industry specializations was used to determine the diversification of regional industry portfolios.\u0000\u0000Results. The conducted analysis of the strategic documents has shown that the industry priorities of Russia’s regions do not reveal their unique specializations, but are focused on the sectors which are most common for the Russian economy. In half of the strategies the food industry and heavy engineering are named as priorities for long-term development. Diversification of regional industry portfolios has been recorded in 46 regions. A total of 76 cases of industries emerging in regional portfolios from 2005 to 2015 have been identified. In 11 regions, the declared industry priorities have not been associated to the real processes of diversification.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The study has revealed that the diversification of the economy in many Russia’s regions is unplanned. This is not so much the result of a strategic decision of regional authorities, but rather the impact of factors that are not taken into account when choosing industry priorities, which have a significant impact on industry development. The provisions and regional classifications developed in the article may contribute to the development of the theory of public and municipal administration in terms of assessing the impact of managerial decisions on the socio-economic development of territories.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43987387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-Term Trends in Regional Labor Markets in Russia","authors":"A. Kurilo","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.427-446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.427-446","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Unemployment is one of the fundamental issues of macroeconomics and has a significant impact on the socio-economic development of regions and the country as a whole. Based on the results of the conducted study, the article identifies the correlation between unemployment and volumes of output in the regions of the Russian Federation.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The paper used open statistical data for 79 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The methods of comparative, economic, and statistical analysis were used to identify the trends in the development of regional labor markets. The trends of the labor market, including the correlation between the gross regional product and the unemployment rate, were studied based on the economic and statistical models and the statistical data for Russian regions for 1997–2017.\u0000\u0000Results. The study has revealed the increasing discrepancy between the aggregates of the labor market – the registered unemployment rate and the unemployment rate according to the conducted sample surveys of the population. The inertia of the indicator of “the registered unemployment rate”, associated with the institutional constraints of the labor market, has been shown. The slow response of the gross regional product to the change in the aggregates of unemployment has been revealed. No clear correlation has been observed between volumes of output and changes in the unemployment rate according to the methodology of the International Labour Organization based on the data from the sample labor force surveys.\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The increasing divergence of aggregates of unemployment reveals a distortion of the formal institutional environment of the labor market and is due to the financial constraints of public authorities. Further research will focus on the assessment of the impact of the sectoral structure of the economy on the closeness of the correlation between changes in the gross regional product and the aggregates of the labor market. Understanding the trends in the development of the labor market is necessary for conducting a balanced policy of managing its transformation and the socio-economic development of the regions and the country as a whole.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48778723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electoral Cleavages and Fragmentation of Regions in the Slovak Republic: A Case Study of the Parliamentary Elections Held in 1990–2020","authors":"Y. Haydanka","doi":"10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.230-249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.115.029.202102.230-249","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Electoral processes in the post-socialist countries have determined their political and party fragmentation, dividing regions into more conservative or liberal ones, those supporting or opposing the “firm leadership” of the country, Eurosceptic or Eurooptimistic. The main objective of the article is to present a comparative analysis of the outcomes of parliamentary elections in the regions, given the existing socio-political splits and the peculiarities of formation of the electoral cleavages.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods. The study was based on the results of the ten parliamentary elections held in the Slovak Republic in 1990–2020. The empirical material covers the macro (national) and micro (regional) levels. The comprehensive comparative method made it possible to single out the main socio-political splits that either confirm or refute electoral cleavages in the regions of the country.\u0000\u0000Results. The main socio-political splits in the Slovak Republic have been identified. Given the results of the parliamentary elections in the regions of Slovakia, six electoral cleavages have been recorded (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2020). Two socio-political splits of “Meciarism – anti-Meciarism” (1998) and “Fico – anti-Fico” (2020) proved to be of particular significance for the country. The fragmentation of the Slovak political and party space is represented by two groups of regions: West and East (liberals and social populists), as well as the Center (conservatives).\u0000\u0000Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study can be used when devising an efficient regional development strategy based on minimizing the risks of radicalization of the political space and reducing the overall level of populism in the country.","PeriodicalId":53833,"journal":{"name":"Regionologiya-Regionology Russian Journal of Regional Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47118422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}