Problems and prospects of the economic development in the Republic of Buryatia under the conditions of ecological limitations

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem to solve the contradiction between economic development and environmental protection in the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT). We reveal the problems of unbalanced economic and environmental development of the Republic of Buryatia. We have conducted the economic losses analysis of the republic caused by the impact of environmental restrictions. We have carried out a territorial analysis of the economic development of Buryatia. We substantiate the necessity of distinguishing two types of economic policy in certain territories of the Republic of Buryatia, depending on the nature management regime: for the northeast of the republic and another part of Buryatia, which is part of BNT. We indicate the necessity of developing special mechanisms for the strategic management of the socio-economic development of Buryatia, including targeted support of the Government of the Russian Federation. Moreover, we have developed proposals for public authorities on a balanced solution of socioeconomic and environmental problems in BNT. We show the necessity of developing separate documents for strategic planning of the development of the Republic of Buryatia, taking into account the “Baikal factor” and the preparation of conditions for the new types of products produced in the republic intended for environmental protection.