Socio-demographic problems of small towns in Dagestan: analysis and solutions
The present study focuses on the analysis of key sectors of the social sphere of small towns of the Republic of Dagestan. On the basis of extensive statistical material factors influencing migration processes are installed, the current state of educational institutions, health facilities and social infrastructure is analysed. Tendencies of development of these areas: a low absolute and relative (compared with other industries, as well as with similar areas of large cities) level of remuneration, technical backwardness of infrastructures, lack of public services volume provided. The authors of the article outline major directions in the development of small towns in Dagestan.