Rural Population Dynamics in the Russian Extreme North in 1989-2019: A Case of Sakha Republic (Yakutia)статья
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Аннотация:This study deals with establishment of specific characteristics of Yakutia’s rural population dynamics in comparison with other Extrene North regions, and identifying geographical differences in the republic’s rural districts’ population dynamics. The research results are based on examination of official statistics data and field trip observations in rural areas of Yakutia. Sakha has witnessed a relatively smaller decline in total rural population in comparison with other regions due to the high proportion of indigenous population which has historical preferences for living in rural areas and higher birth rates as well as regional rural support measures. Despite common overall trends in rural population dynamics, significant intraregional differences and disparities have been identified. More central location and a larger share of indigenous population contributed to population growth due to migration and natural increases, while a more northerly location, remoteness and poor transport accessibility to the region’s centre contributed to a decrease due to migration outflow. A shift in rural population took place to districts of Central Yakutia, historical areas of settlement of Yakuts engaged in livestock and horse breeding, which are the traditional types of economic activities for this territory. The largest decrease in the population due to migration outflow occurred in Momsky and Zhigansky ulus with a more northern location, poor transport accessibility to the regional center, and a smaller share of indigenous people.