ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF DIGITAL MATURITY OF THE SPHERE OF CULTURE: CLASSIFICATION OF REGIONS OF RUSSIA

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze the features and trends in the development of digital infrastructure in the cultural sector, as well as assess the level of digital maturity in this area in the regions. The data was analyzed and the dynamics of digital processes in the field of culture for 2013-2021 were determined for 80 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Using indicators of the share of public libraries with Internet access; museums that have a website on the Internet in the total number of museums; theaters with a website on the Internet, in the total number of theaters; of the volume of the electronic catalog available on the Internet, for each region, the Digitalization Index of the Cultural Sphere was calculated and the rating of Russian regions for 2021 was presented. The results showed that the level of digital maturity of the cultural sphere varies significantly across regions, and inequality in the level of digital development in this area also persists. Leading regions that have achieved high results in digital development, as well as lagging territories, have been identified. The classification obtained during the study allows for a more targeted implementation of cultural policy in the regions of Russia.