Russia's Urban Revolution: New Policy Shifts Shape Future City Development
The article examines how cities in Russia are connected and how this relates to the country's regional policies. It looks at the size of cities, their functions, and transportation access. The urban system in Russia has strengths and weaknesses, influenced by historical and economic factors. Russia is transitioning to a new phase of regional planning, moving towards a strategy of growth poles instead of equalizing budgets. There is a shift towards more territorial development planning. However, there is a disconnect between economic policies and spatial planning, with uncertainty about the role of cities in national and global competition. The research is based on analyzing planning documents and population settlement patterns in Russia.