Vol. 18 No. 3 (2025)

In the context of severe geopolitical turbulence, relations between Russia and China are an essential element in maintaining global stability and are based on a mutually benefi and respectful foundation. Bilateral cooperation is actively developing in a wide range of territories, among which an important role belongs to the contacts between the adjacent macro-regions - the Russian Far East and the North-Eastern China. Organization of the effective cross-border cooperation and its future prospects are closely linked to the positive development of these regions. This article examines economic situation in the provinces of the North-Eastern China (Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang), as well as the steps taken by the leadership of Chinese provinces to transform them positively. The infl of interregional contacts in prospective interaction between the Russian Federation and China is forecasted to increase.

A new historical stage in the development of the Russian Far East, the essence of which is transition to a high-tech, innovative type of economic and social development, should be ensured by the continuous entry into the economic turnover of the latest, promising for introduction and cost-effective use of results of the research and development work. However, the own sphere of scientifi researches and development of the Far-Eastern macro-region is an extremely insignifi share in the scientifi and technological potential of Russia, distributed extremely unevenly throughout the country. The Far East is one of the last places in the country in terms of its ability to generate inventions and new useful models. In these conditions, the role of technology transfer system is growing, which should be organized in such way as to transfer in a short time the results of researches obtained in the leading scientifi centers of the country to peripheral regions that are unable to carry out independently the effective research and development work, but have the suffi personnel, the industrial, energy, transport potential for their cost-effective application. The technology transfer centers existing in Russia are not intended to solve this formulated problem. A new form of transfer organization is proposed, supplemented by functions of the previously successfully operating centers of scientifi and technical information.

In the context of economic and political instability, assessing the fihealth of the subjects of the Russian Federation is of particular relevance, since its results can provide valid information on the development trends of the regions. However, nowadays the government does not examine the fi health of its subjects; the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation only assesses the level of budgetary security and debt sustainability of the Russian federal subjects. The paper presents new theoretical approaches to the concepts of «fi independence»,«budget sustainability», offers new methods of assessing fi independence and budget sustainability of the subjects of the Russian Federation, and applies them to the regions of the Russian Far East. The paper examines the fi independence and budget sustainability of the subjects of the Russian Federation included in the Far Eastern Federal District. The fi data of 2022-2023 let the subjects be considered relatively fi healthy and budgetary sustainable. The exception is the Sakhalin Region, which, according to specifi areas of assessment, is considered a region with absolute fi independence and budgetary sustainability. However, some regions (the Jewish Autonomous Region, the Magadan Region, the Kamchatka and Transbaikal Territories, and the Republic of Buryatia) take high fi risks due to their dependence on gratuitous donations from the federal budget and a small property stock, selling of which can be used to ensure budgetary sustainability.

This article presents a comprehensive study of the output gap as an indicator of macroeconomic instability on the example of the Jewish Autonomous Region. It made calculations of the output gap, compared the results with alternative assessment methods, analyzed the experience of other researchers, and also determined practical value of the results for regional economic policy. The Hodrick-Prescott fi was used as the main tool, supplemented by a comparative analysis with a Baxter-King fi and the approach based on the production function. It was revealed that since 2020, the region's economy has switched from chronic underutilization of resources to the overheating phase, which requires adjustment of budgetary and monetary policies at the regional level. Practical signifi of the study lies in the possibility of using the estimates obtained to target public investments, predict infl risks and form a balanced countercyclical strategy. This article refl the personal position of the authors. The content and results of this study should not be considered, including cited in any publications, as an offi position of the Bank of Russia or an indication of the offi policy or decisions of the regulator. Any mistakes in this material are solely authors’.

The article presents an overview of scientifi research by domestic and foreign authors devoted to emerging and functioning of local labor markets. The study defi the concept of “a local labor market,” its essence, structure, and characteristics, as well as the peculiarities of market formation at various hierarchical levels of the territorial system. By systematizing the data, the research proves that local labor markets operate within specifi geographical areas where labor supply and demand are determined by local economic conditions directly infl requirements of employers and employees’ demands when looking for and hiring jobs. Analyzing the methods of identifying local labor markets in space, the study concludes that the parameters of transport accessibility, job density, employment and labor mobility are most often used as criteria for substantiating their areas. It also concludes that the mobility and fl of market boundaries do not coincide with the administrative- territorial division. The study underlines the importance to search for ways and tools to substantiate local markets in modern conditions.

This article presents a methodology for rapid assessment of the gross municipal product (GMP) accounting for the economic structure based on open data, which can be used for forecasting purposes. The relevance of this study is determined by absence of the offi GMP estimates in the state statistical observation system amid the growing need to measure the level of economic development of municipalities for strategic purposes planning. Methodological limitations of existing approaches to assessing the gross product at the municipal level are analyzed, related to insuffi statistical data and restrictions on its public disclosure. This methodology was testedusing the example of selected cities in the Far-Eastern federal district and the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.

The relevance of this scientifi article stems from the need to optimize processes and expand feedback channels to implement one of the key objectives of the modern investment policy of the Russian Federation: developing proactive government bodies in their interactions with investors. Feedback as an element of the regional investment standard has more than a decade of implementation experience, however, the high dynamism of external environment and presence in it of suffi number of factors potentially negative for the investment activity require the authorities to transform this mechanism and adapt it to the investor needs. This article discusses stages of formation and development of the feedback mechanism, starting from the period of implementation of the fi investment standard. Authors pay special attention to the fact of variety of forms and sources for implementation of the feedback mechanism, which may not always lead to positive results, but also complicate or disrupt communication. Re-updating and updating of the feedback format in the regional investment standard 3.0 is aimed at improving the accessibility and convenience of users, prompt response and completeness of solving the investor problems. Authors believe that unifying the problems of applicants and the channels of circulation will allow building horizontal economic ties between the state and investors, resulting in direct and indirect economic benefi manifested in saving the investment costs, reducing potential investor losses, and increasing the investment volumes. Collection and analysis of information about the most frequently encountered investor problems, search for optimal solutions to these problems, generalization of experience, formation and replication of best practices for implementation of the feedback mechanism contribute to development and implementation of the government proactivity in the fi of investment policy. Materials of the article may arouse the interest of the scientifi community, public authorities involved in the formation and implementation of the regional investment policy and the expert community.

The article reveals some of the features of developing the urban development strategy based on strategic platform used in the future to draw up master plan of the city. The elements of master plan and the structure of strategic platform are shown. Formation of the supporting settlements was considered, taking into account the «Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 with a forecast until 2036.» The study identifi and analyzes stages of the process of forming strategy for the socio-economic development of the city. Three target strategic guidelines have been identifi for the Nakhodka urban district, which can form basis of the long-term program of socio-economic development. It is shown that implementation of the strategy for socio- economic development of the city is associated with its constant monitoring. Features of the master plan of the Nakhodka urban district are shown.

Readers were presented with the results of an author's study on assessing the possibility of using artifi intelligence for the development of tourism in the Khabarovsk Territory. Methodologically, the article includes a review of the literature and an analysis of the results of a sociological study in the form of a questionnaire conducted to assess the potential for introducing artifi intelligence technologies, identify and structure the main areas for improving tourism activities in the Khabarovsk Territory. The survey showed the willingness of tourists to use artifi intelligence technologies when traveling in the Khabarovsk Territory, and a correlation analysis of the close relationship between respondents' answers to individual questionnaire questions found that people who consider the Khabarovsk Territory as a territory of domestic tourism are interested in both the use of artifi intelligence functions and digital solutions when traveling. The study made it possible to identify problem areas in the tourism sector of the Khabarovsk Territory, the solution of which is possible using artifi intelligence technologies. The economic effi was calculated using the example of the tourist destination «Sikachi- Alyan Petroglyphs,» it was shown that the development and maintenance of an application with AI functions is justifi and has a payback period of 3-5 years. Highlight the priority vectors of the use of artifi intelligence for the development of the tourist brand of the Khabarovsk Territory, the fi of which will include the creation of videos about the nature and culture of the region. It is shown that the use of artifi intelligence to create and select visual and audio content attractive to the target consumer to promote the tourist brand of the region in social networks and other promotion channels will increase the recognition of the region and attract new tourists. The introduction of chatbots and audio guides will seriously simplify the construction of tourist routes, as well as gain experience due to the presence of a systematic array of information about the region with quick access.

The use of neural network technologies and artifi intelligence opens up new horizons for small businesses. Creating a favorable ecosystem for the development of companies, developing innovative business models and stimulating entrepreneurial initiatives is made possible by introduction of AI. The article presents how the high- tech sectors of economy receive support through the integration of intelligent systems into the management processes. Improving the effi of administrative functions and optimizing the decision-making process are the key benefi that are analyzed in the context of theoretical aspects of the introduction of artifi intelligence in the small enterprises management. Adoption of artifi intelligence faces many obstacles, from regulatory barriers and vulnerabilities in digital security to a defi of qualifi professionals and moral dilemmas related to the decisions automation and information processing. The future of small business in the context of AI technology requires an integrated approach. To ensure stable economic development and effective support for innovation, it is critical to form a legislative framework, modernize technological infrastructure and invest in the development of personnel competencies.

The article is devoted to the study of social adaptation of Chinese students in Russian universities it is focused on the analysis of their perception of Russian dynamic, key integration issues and factors infl the success of adaptation process. The empirical basis consists of the results of 544 Chinese students studying at the universities in Siberia and the Far East survey (2023-2025). It is revealed that the students' initial ideas about Russia are formed under the infl of stereotypes such as harsh climate, image of the «European part» of the country, etc., which leads to a cognitive dissonance when confronted with the realities of provincial cities. The main barriers to adaptation are related to 1) urban infrastructure (road conditions, public transport); 2) organizational culture (low effi of bureaucratic procedures); 3) household practices (eating habits, smoking restrictions); 4) social interaction (language barrier, differences in communication norms). Factors which show the positive attitude to Russia include the interest in Russian culture (music, literature), natural attractions (Lake Baikal), and the goodwill of local residents. The majority of respondents demonstrate a balanced attitude towards Russia, avoiding extreme assessments (61% chose neutral positions on a 5-point scale). Based on the data, recommendations for optimizing the adaptation mechanisms are proposed: the expansion of preliminary informing of students about the regional peculiarities; the development of cultural support programs; the creation of platforms for intercultural interaction. The study confi the need to take into account socio-cultural differences in order to strengthen the position of Russian education in the international market and deepen the Russian-Chinese cooperation.

The article is devoted to the study of social ideas of youth of the Khabarovsk territory about the prestige of professions as an integral status construction set. Based on a mass survey, the key determinants of prestige (economic expectations, public recognition, career prospects, working conditions, symbolic capital) are reconstructed, their relationships with the criteria of «good workplace,» educational trajectories and migration intentions are analyzed. Territorial specifi of prestigious hierarchies in the urban, regional and rural environment and its correlation with the peculiarities of the regional labor market are considered. In conclusion, directions for improving the career guidance and information infrastructure, mechanisms for coordinating educational choice for young people with the economy needs, as well as the social regulation measures aimed at reducing imbalances and strengthening the potential for securing young professionals in the region are offered.

This scientifi article presents analysis of the results of regional sociological study «Youth of the Khabarovsk territory: state, problems and development prospects,» which reveals the features of intra-family confl psychological well- being of young people. It is important to understand that the social comfort and psychological well-being of youth in the family is largely determined by both the presence and scale of intra-family confl and the ability of family members to effectively mitigate and resolve them. Therefore, it was important for us to identify the presence and frequency of family confl their causes and methods of resolving, as well as the demand for psychological assistance and support by young people. Results of the study revealed the prevalence of intra-family confl associated to a greater extent with the characteristics of interpersonal relationships. Young people demonstrated the high level of need for psychological help and support related largely to the self-esteem and self-acceptance, indicating diffi in youth interaction with others. The revealed high level of anxiety of consciousness of young people is caused by the uncertainty of various conditions of their life. In this connection, the youth of the Khabarovsk territory demonstrated special request for psychological assistance and support from the state authorities implementing the youth policy.