Статус приоритетной геостратегической территории для Астраханской области как возможность реализации инфраструктурных инвестиционных проектов

Abstract

The article analyzes the regulatory legal framework in the Russian Federation that defines geostrategic territories. The aspects of attributing Russian regions to geostrategic territories in accordance with the Spatial Development Strategy are revealed. Attention is focused on the fact that the legislation does not provide a specific mechanism for supporting such territories. The geographical, political, socio-economic situation and investment potential of the Astrakhan region are analyzed. It has been inferred that the Astrakhan region has the prerequisites for assigning the status of a priority geostrategic territory, which is facilitated by the unique geographical and geopolitical position of the region that ensures the solution of issues of economic, cultural, political interaction with neighboring countries, as well as ensuring the security of Russia in the south; the presence of various natural resources; a dynamically developing economy, investment potential; multi-ethnic and multi-religious population; rich historical and cultural heritage. To ensure the reliable relations with the Caspian states, as well as the development of the North-South and West-East corridors, it is necessary to consolidate the position of the Astrakhan region as an international center in the Caspian Sea. There have been found the problems: development of transport infrastructure, ensuring socio-economic development at a pace ahead of the average Russian; development of educational and cultural potential, etc. It is proposed to assign the status of a priority geostrategic territory to the Astrakhan region and to develop a comprehensive program of socio-economic development individually for the region as a support mechanism. It is proposed to include a number of major infrastructure investment projects in the list of activities of the program, which in the future will make it possible to get an economic and social effect, strengthen the position of the Russian Federation in the South of the country