Central Ural towards new industrialization

Abstract

The paper proves the need for transition of national economy to the «new industrial modernization» model supported by the government, which able to give Russia a chance to join the ranks of the world’s largest economies. It is claimed that regionalization of industrial development will allow to create economic polycentrism in Russia. The role and importance of the Sverdlovsk region in economic development of the country are defined. Structural transformations in region industrial production, which happened on the basis of realization of industrial and modernization model of economic development are revealed. It is emphasized that structural changes represent the convergence processes. In the article, the essence of structural transformations in the regional industries, occurred during 2005-2011 is analyzed. The attention to the formation of new forms of the spatial organization of the industry is paid. It is shown that in a region space the processes of territorial polarization are increased. The creation the new modernization and innovative model for economic development of the region is offered.

Keywords

• innovation
• modernization
• post-industrial society
• new industrialization
• technological way
• Central Ural — Sverdlovsk region
• structural changes
• large investment projects
• industrial parks
• special economic zone