PROBLEMS OF IMPLEMENTATION "SMART CITY" CONCEPT IN MAJOR CITIES OF RUSSIA (ANALYSIS BY EXAMPLECITY OF YEKATERINBURG)
The article is devoted to the study of the processes of formation of Smart Cities in Russia. The relevance of the topic is due to the need of society to renew cities, improve the quality of urban space, its ability to ensure the sustainable functioning of the city and the provision of urban services, and strengthen competitiveness. The study on the example of Yekaterinburg highlighted barriers to the introduction of smart solutions in the city space, which prevent the launch of processes of complex implementation of the concept "Smart City", justified recommendations for their elimination. The methodological basis of the study is based on theoretical provisions of innovation economy, strategic management, regional and spatial economy. The results of the analysis can be useful to students of higher education, postgraduate students, research scientists, specialists engaged in the development of projects for smart cities, state and municipal employees, as well as other interested persons.