MIGRATION OF RURAL POPULATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN: CURRENT TRENDS
Aim. We analyze the current trends of migration of the rural population in the municipal districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Methodology. The information basis of the study is the data of official statistics on the rural population of municipal districts for 10 years (from 2010 to 2019) with regard to the number of migrants who arrived and left, as well as data on natural movement to calculate the total population growth (loss). For the assessment, the migration balance in municipal districts and economic subdistricts is compared. The assessment is conducted for the economic subdistricts of the region. Comparisons are performed within and between subdistricts. Results. The main trends in the migration of the rural population are identified. In most regions of the Republic of Bashkortostan, there is a constant migration decline in the population during the time period under consideration. Only 3 out of 54 municipal districts show a constant increase in migration. The greatest migration decline is observed in the economic subdistricts located in the north of the region, as well as in the Western Economic Subdistrict. Migration growth is most often observed in the Central Economic Subdistrict. The location near the capital affects the migration situation in the municipal districts. In all areas adjacent to the Ufa district, there is an increase in the population in some years. The rural population most often leaves the districts for economic reasons. A conclusion is made about the current features and trends of the migration movement in the municipal districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Research implications. The main features of migration of the rural population in the period under consideration are revealed. The results of the study can be used in the adoption of strategies, concepts and programs for the socio-economic development of the region.