Kaliningrad Region Research Articles

The influence of medical examinations on the structure of oncological pathology of employees in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Russia, Kaliningrad region)

Introduction. Oncological diseases occupy the second place among the causes of mortality of the Russian population. In the age structure of the morbidity of the male and female population, the differences appear clearly after 30 years. The proportion of malignant neoplasms at the age of 30-49 years in the group of diseased women is higher than in the group of diseased men. This is the largest age group of active employees of the internal affairs bodies who have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform official duties, which determines the relevance of the study. The study aims to assess the relationship between the quality and completeness of medical examinations with the structure of the incidence of malignant neoplasms of current employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Kaliningrad region. Materials and methods. The researchers have analyzed the accounting form No. 025/u (medical card of a patient receiving medical care on an outpatient basis) of patients with identified oncopathology for nine years (2013-2021). During this period, the Medical and Sanitary unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Kaliningrad region registered forty two cases of oncological diseases of active employees of the internal affairs bodies. Only a group of active employees were analyzed at the time of cancer detection. Results. The study group consisted of twenty men and twenty two women. The average age of the patients is 42.6 years. Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary sphere dominate among male employees (35%), among female employees - tumors of the reproductive system (68.2%). Moreover, in 63.6% of cases, tumors of the reproductive system of female employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Kaliningrad region are represented by breast cancer. Cases of cervical and uterine body cancer during the study period (2013-2021) were not detected in female employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Kaliningrad region. Limitations. The data on the number of employees of the organization are closed, so the article presents only equity indicators. Conclusion. Medical examination by military medical commissions of citizens entering the service of the internal affairs bodies allows the selection of mostly healthy people. The annual passage of preventive medical examinations, as the duty of current employees of the internal affairs bodies, ensures the observation and timely treatment of detected diseases, which helps to reduce the frequency of development of a number of forms of malignant neoplasms and changes the structure of cancer incidence. At the same time, there is a malignant pathology (breast cancer) in female employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Kaliningrad region, the frequency of formation of which cannot be reduced by the implementation of this algorithm, which forces us to resort to additional measures. Ethics. The study was conducted in compliance with medical secrecy.

Production capabilities of Russian regions under new sanctions and restrictions

The article reveals the reasons for the introduction of economic sanctions and restrictions against Russia. The commodity structure of exports and imports of the Russian Federation was analyzed; the grouping of Russian regions by the volume of exports and imports with countries of the far and near abroad was carried out, which allowed identifying at least 20 regions of the Russian Federation in each group that are actively engaged in foreign economic activity. It is concluded that the industrial specialization of the regions of the Russian Federation determines the nature of their foreign economic activity: the leading regions in export are the regions in which the raw materials industries of the economy are concentrated, and in import — the regions in which the manufacturing industries, primarily mechanical engineering, are concentrated. It is proved that only nine subjects of the Russian Federation (Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, Krasnodar and Krasnoyarsk Territories, Sverdlovsk, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow regions) are key regions in the implementation of comprehensive foreign trade operations. At the same time, there are regions that work mainly for import — Kaliningrad and Kaluga regions, Primorsky Krai, and others — mainly for export — Sakhalin and Irkutsk regions. The conclusion is made about the need to develop high–tech industries, IT–sphere (hardware and software), mechanical engineering, production of own feed, seeds, plant protection products in the Russian regions.

There is a Prussian spirit here, but it smells of Russia...

After the Great Patriotic War, the Russian settlers were going to build their own world on the ruins of Königsberg and other cities in East Prussia, from where the Germans were deported in 1947. Architects designed neoclassical ensembles, but those plans were not realised. The Soviet towns of East Prussia were built up in the 60s and 70s with five-storey panel blocks and faceless modernist public buildings. The Kaliningrad region did not receive the Soviet identity associated with constructivism and neoclassicism, nor did it ever have a Russian identity. Today people discuss a diffusion of German and Russian cultures, but in reality it comes down to a call to restore the remaining German pre-war buildings and to bring the new buildings in line with them, using explicit and implicit quotations. There are no bearers of German culture in the Kaliningrad region.

Whole-genome sequencing of African swine fever virus from wild boars in the Kaliningrad region reveals unique and distinguishing genomic mutations.

Since the first report of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Georgia in 2007, the disease has expanded into Europe, Russia, and Asia, spreading rapidly via contact with infected animals including domestic pigs and wild boars. The vast expansion of this Genotype II African swine fever virus (ASFV) across wide-ranging territories and hosts inevitably led to the acquisition of novel mutations. These mutations could be used to track the molecular epidemiology of ASFV, provided that they are unique to strains restricted within a certain area. Whilst whole-genome sequencing remains the gold standard for examining evolutionary changes, sequencing of a single locus with significant variation and resolution power could be used as a rapid and cost-effective alternative to characterize multiple isolates from a single or related outbreak. ASFVs obtained during active ASF outbreaks in the Russian region of Kaliningrad between 2017 and 2019 were examined. Since all of the viruses belonged to Genotype II and no clear differentiation based on central variable region (CVR) sequencing was observed, the whole-genome sequences of nine ASFV isolates from this region were determined. To obtain insights into the molecular evolution of these isolates, their sequences were compared to isolates from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Phylogenetic analysis based on the whole-genome sequences clustered the new isolates as a sister lineage to isolates from Poland and Germany. This suggests a possible shared origin followed by the addition of novel mutations restricted to isolates from this region. This status as a sister lineage was mirrored when analyzing polymorphisms in MGF-505-5R and MGF-110-7L, whilst a polymorphism unique to sequences from Kaliningrad was identified at locus K145R. This newly identified mutation was able to distinguish the isolates obtained from Kaliningrad with sequences of Genotype II ASFVs available on GenBank. The findings of this study suggest that ASFVs circulating in Kaliningrad have recently obtained this mutation providing an additional marker to the mutations previously described.

The modern economy of Russia’s Baltic regions in the municipal context

This article analyses the differentiation of municipalities at the municipal and urban district levels in the Kaliningrad and Leningrad regions based on their economic development and the response of their economies to the crises of 2020 and 2022. Emphasis is placed on the possibilities of conducting such assessments by merging Rosstat statistics with publicly available accounting and tax reporting data from the Federal Tax Service. The contribution also assesses the role of small businesses in municipal economies and their effect on employment, income levels of the population, and business activities. It is shown that over the ten years from 2012 to 2021, municipalities in the Kaliningrad region became more homogeneous in terms of the level of taxable income for individuals and individual entrepreneurs. In contrast, in the Leningrad Region, the level of differentiation remained unchanged, albeit with diverse income trends across municipalities. The study highlights municipalities’ specialization as a factor influencing changes in local companies’ revenue, particularly in 2022. The research illustrates that small businesses have a significantly smaller impact on the official income of the population compared to their role in employment. Furthermore, there are no discernible patterns in how municipalities differentiate based on the contribution of small businesses, as this can vary depending on the local economic development level and the ratio of urban to rural population. In particular, the decline of small businesses is noticeable in regions with high incomes and abundant employment opportunities at large organizations. This trend is also observed in economically challenged peripheral areas characterized by low demand for the products and services provided by small businesses.

Spatial differentiation of rural territories in the Kaliningrad region: implications for socio-economic policies

The article analyses the challenges associated with the development of rural areas in the Kaliningrad region. The author analyses trends in the development of agriculture, population dynamics, and settlement patterns, while also exploring their interconnectedness and external impacts. The research draws upon comparative-geographical, economic-statistical, and cartographic analyses utilizing official statistical data. The study reveals that since the early 2000s, agricultural production in the Kaliningrad region has been outpacing the national average growth rate. This is primarily attributed to the advancement of larger organisations, while the growth rates of household and small-scale farms remain comparatively low. This development trend is underpinned by a surge in labour productivity accompanied by a substantial reduction in the workforce. Consequently, rural residents are increasingly seeking alternative employment opportunities, either moving to urban areas or engaging in a different type of economic activities. Contrary to the situation in most regions of the Russian Federation, the rural population of the Kaliningrad region is growing. This growth is facilitated by an influx of individuals from other parts of Russia and other countries. Following the polarisation theory, population growth is driven by municipalities in the western part of the oblast, while eastern rural territories are losing population due to both natural decline (common to the oblast as a whole) and migration. Eastern municipalities have the demographic potential to increase the working-age population, while the western part of the oblast does not. The region has been implementing a policy of support for rural territories, especially for the peripheral eastern municipalities. However, there is a need for the policy to be further reinforced, alongside the development of a comprehensive spatial development strategy for the region. The article outlines proposals in this regard.

ДИНАМИКА СМЕРТНОСТИ ОТ ИНФАРКТА МИОКАРДА В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ, СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНОМ ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОМ ОКРУГЕ И КАЛИНИНГРАДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ ЗА 10-ЛЕТНИЙ ПЕРИОД, С 2012 ПО 2021 Г.Г.

Significance. Among cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction is the most frequent cause of death in the majority of regions of the Russian Federation. Regional peculiarities of the cardiovascular condition development and clinical course have high impact on many aspects of its diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of the study: to determine patterns of mortality from myocardial infarction in the Russian Federation, the Northwestern Federal District and the Kaliningrad region in the period from 2012 to 2021. Material and methods. Mortality rates from myocardial infraction in the regions of the Northwestern Federal District over a 10-year period (2012 -2021) were analyzed and calculated based on data of the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System of the Russian Federation. Data calculations and graphical analysis were performed using the Microsoft Excel package of application programs. Results. The study has undertaken a comparative analysis of statistical indicators of myocardial infarction mortality in Russia as a whole and in the regions of the Northwestern Federal District, including the Kaliningrad region. Over ten years, from 2012 to 2021, the Russian Federation saw a stable reduction in the myocardial infarction mortality rates from 47.1 cases per 100 000 population in 2012 to 38.27 cases per 100 000 population in 2021. On average, mortality from myocardial infarction in the Northwestern Federal District is higher than in Russia as a whole during the period under study, there was a steady decline from 57.6 in 2012 to 42.48 per 100 000 population in 2021. Among the Northwestern Federal District regions, the highest mortality rate was registered in the Pskov region: on average, 58.32 per 100 000 population and in St. Petersburg: on average, 54.64 per 100 000 population over 10 years, while the lowest one - in the Kaliningrad region: on average, 25.38 per 100 000 population. In the Kaliningrad region, as well as in the whole Russian Federation, there is an increase in mortality from myocardial infarction registered in 2021, which is probably due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Conclusion. Since a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases and high mortality from myocardial infarction are mainly due to a low patient awareness, it is necessary to implement regional programs aimed at increasing public awareness of risk factors and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, as well as long-term follow-up programs for acute coronary syndrome survivors. Scope of application. Comparative aspects of statistical indicators of mortality from myocardial infarction reflect effectiveness of primary and secondary prevention measures in patients with coronary atherosclerosis carried out in regional health care institutions and will contribute to better planning and implementation of regional programs aimed at reducing mortality from cardiovascular complications

ЕС vs ЕАЭС: молодежь российского эксклава о перспективах и барьерах международного сотрудничества

The dynamics of relations between the Kaliningrad region and its neighboring countries demonstrates various strategic approaches for positioning the region: a military outpost, a “development corridor” and a region of international cooperation. The latter option is considered the most promising scenario. However, the effectiveness of the implementation of the program largely depends on the degree of acceptance of the new geopolitical role of the region by the population of the region. First of all, those who represent the cultural and professional future - the youth. Therefore, the aim of this article is to determine the ideas of young people in the Kaliningrad region about the prospects and barriers of international cooperation with the Russian exclave, as well as to record their assessment of the socio-economic, cultural and infrastructural network of interactions with the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union. The main research method is a sociological survey of young people aged 18-35 in Kaliningrad and border municipalities of the Kaliningrad region. The survey was conducted in May 2021. The research sample consisted of 463 respondents. Depending on the attitude to the EAEU and the EU a typology of Kaliningrad youth is proposed: Eurasians and anti-Eurasians, pro-Europeans and Euro-pessimists. A positive attitude to each integration project (EU and EAEU) significantly prevails among the youth of the Kaliningrad region. The European Union is seen as the region's preferred partner in such areas as culture, science, education, transport and infrastructure, and environmental protection. The Eurasian Economic Union seems to be a more reliable partner for cooperation in the military sphere. The socio-economic and healthcare spheres turn out to be outside of integration agenda. The absolute majority of the respondents supported the development of cooperation with Poland and Lithuania in various fields, especially in the tourism industry. Despite the support for the idea of cross-border cooperation, the majority of the young people demonstrated extremely poor awareness of the main international programs with the Kaliningrad region. They also could not give specific examples of cross-border cooperation. According to the youth, there are such main barriers to cross-border cooperation as the COVID-19 pandemic, the visa regime, the two-sided sanctions of the European Union and Russia, and stereotypes in the perception of Russians by residents of the neighboring countries.

The impact of the food embargo on con­sumer preferences and cross-border practices in the Kaliningrad region

The Russian food market has been a fascinating subject for researchers investigating food security risks and ways to mitigate them since the embargo was imposed in 2014. The Kaliningrad region, an exclave of Russia, responded more sensitively to the restrictions than any other territory of the country due to the heavy dependence of its food market on imported finished products and raw materials, as well as the transit from Russia via third countries. This study aims to explore how the consumer preferences of Kaliningraders changed in 2014—2021 under the food embargo. The research also investigates changes in the cross-­border mobility of the region’s residents with regard to the practice of shopping for groceries in neighbouring countries. The principal method used in the study is survey research. A survey of 1,019 respondents was conducted in September 2021. Additionally, a comparative analysis of average food prices in the region and neighbouring countries from 2012 to 2019 was carried out based on data from Kaliningradstat and the national statistics services in Poland and Lithuania. The ways to obtain embargoed food were systematised using content analysis of social media, advertising and joint purchase services, travel agency websites, regional news portals and blogs. The study found that rising prices for commodity groups falling under the import ban were the most significant change in the regional food market. As a result, the share of Kaliningrad and Belarusian manufacturers in the regional market basket of consumer goods rose dramatically, as the volume and range of products increased and new manufacturers entered the market. At the same time, the dependence of purchases of “sanctioned” goods on non-material reasons (quality, personal preferences) determined Kaliningraders’ continued commitment to the “old” strategies despite significant restrictions.

Об экономическом самочувствии и актуальных мерах поддержки малых форм хозяйствования в сельском хозяйстве Калининградской области

Small forms of management in the agricultural system of the Kaliningrad region contin­ue to be an important structural element. At the same time, for the rural area of the region, they perform a more complex role, ensuring, among other things, an increase in the quality of life of the rural population. The current geopolitical and geo-economic conditions in which the Kaliningrad region operates have required strengthening and differentiation of measures and forms of state support for such enterprises. The region has a large-scale program to support farmers, including both financial and non-financial instruments. At the same time, it is nec­essary to assess not only support measures, but also the economic well-being of local agricul­tural entrepreneurs in a dynamically changing economic environment. With the help of ex­pert interviews with local entrepreneurs, key problems faced by local producers were identi­fied and certain practical tools were proposed that can provide a solution to some of these problems. One of the main conclusions of this study is the assurance that despite the change in external conditions that have negatively affected the conditions of operation, small busi­nesses in the Kaliningrad region continue to work and are actively developing, thereby providing conditions for the development of rural areas of the Kaliningrad region.

Priorities for the development of manufacturing industries in the Kaliningrad region

The Kaliningrad region is a socio-economically developed area with a steadily increasing population. Its economy is predominantly influenced by manufacturing industries, whose growth is supported by the region’s strategic geographic position on the Baltic coast and the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regime. However, the region’s exclave status, which makes it reliant on external factors, hinders its development. Any change in these external factors could necessitate a restructuring of manufacturing industries. The severing of former foreign economic and social ties, the discontinuation of cross-border cooperation due to the actions of unfriendly countries, and the imposition of eleven packages of unlawful anti-Russian sanctions have had a more pronounced impact on the regional economy compared to the country’s inland regions. Logistics between the region and the main part of the country have been significantly complicated. Manufacturing industries have faced disruptions in the supply of essential foreign-made semi-finished products. The exports of several regionally-produced goods have been restricted, and transit through the Baltic States has become more difficult. This article aims to assess the impact of these restrictions on the development of manufacturing industries in the region. Another goal is to provide a rationale for the restructuring of specialization and changes in the geography of external relations in these increasingly complex external circumstances. Recommendations based on the findings obtained will contribute to the region’s sustainable development, characterized by dynamic growth and proportional development.

Three Russian Baltic regions in the context of confrontation between Russia and the West

This study examines the features, limitations and development prospects of three Russian territories bordering the Baltic Sea — St. Petersburg, and the Leningrad, and Kaliningrad region — amid the sharply heightened confrontation between Russia and the West, which has affected the Baltic region. The time frame spanning from 2014 to 2023 was chosen for the study. This period encompasses the sanctions imposed by Western countries and their associations, primarily the EU, in response to the return of Crimea and Sevastopol to Russia, and extends up to the present day, when the relations between Russia and the West, as many experts and politicians have emphasised, have reached a critical point and may require substantial changes in the global order, including at macro-regional levels, for a return to what was once considered ‘bbusiness as usual’. The study examines the development level and dynamics in the three regions, alongside their economic security. Another focus is on foreign policy and a geopolitical typology of the Baltic region states. The article investigates the impact of a changed geopolitical landscape on cross-border cooperation, the restructuring of foreign trade relations in Russia’s three Baltic regions, and the geopolitical and military factors influencing the development and security of these territories. Based on the findings, several suggestions are provided to promote the ongoing growth of Russia’s Baltic regions and enhance their economic and military security.

Государственная поддержка мобильности специалистов из регионов России в Калининградскую область: пути повышения эффективности

To attract in-demand professionals from various regions of Russia to the labor market in the Kaliningrad region (including teachers, medical professionals, and IT specialists), support measures have been implemented at both the federal and regional levels. However, the region continues to face a demand for skilled workers, with instances of professionals returning while difficulties in their adaptation are often noted. The article analyzes the current government support measures and their effectiveness for key professional groups in the Kaliningrad re­gion, such as teachers, medical professionals, and IT specialists. The research is based on the results of in-depth interviews conducted by the authors during the summer and autumn of 2022 with migrants from different regions of Russia, employers, and experts. Additionally, publicly available information from relevant ministries about the outcomes of attracting spe­cialists was utilized. The study evaluates the practice of migrants seeking government sup­port, examines the professionals' perception of existing measures, and highlights the need for adjustments to ensure the influx and retention of professionals in the region. In conclusion, suggestions are provided to enhance the effectiveness of government support for migrants from various regions of Russia in the Kaliningrad region.

International heritage in the memorial landscape of the Kaliningrad region

This article aims to analyse the structure of sites in the Kaliningrad region commemorating events, phenomena or figures of international history, as well as to reveal their symbolic significance. The study uses empirical data on the origin, time of construction and purpose of the monuments, memorials and other places of commemoration. Theoretically, it draws on the concepts of cultural memory and sites of memory. The idiographic and historiographic methods were employed along with general scientific methods. At the core of the region’s international memorial landscape structure are sites commemorating the German past of the area or linked to Lithuanian and, less frequently, Polish national cultures. The structure of the memorial heritage is largely a product of the selective preservation of pre-war monuments and constructions in the Soviet period and post-Soviet commemorative activities in the Kaliningrad region, ‘a region of cooperation’. Its most substantial, German, component is a complex symbolic system honouring the intellectual culture of East Prussia and its prominent figures. And, not unlike its Lithuanian and Polish components, it lacks inner unity. Most of the memorial objects examined have been integrated into all-Russian or regional historical narratives and corresponding discourses. Reflecting the ‘Russian story line’ in the local history, it has been appropriated by the local culture of memory.

Внутрирегиональная миграция как фактор динамики численности населения муниципальных образований Калининградской области

Intraregional migration flows, being the most important factor of population redistribution, have a significant impact on the dynamics of the population of municipalities in Russia. Earlier studies devoted to the peculiarities of intraregional, in particular intermunicipal, migration flows in the Russian regions revealed the dependence of their geography on the characteristics of the economic and geographical position of municipalities and intraregional differentiation on the level of social and economic development. The Kaliningrad region, being a unique region in this regard, has so far remained out of the focus of researchers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the spatial features of intraregional migration processes in the exclave region of Russia and to assess their impact on the dynamics of the population of the municipalities of the region. The study is based on data from Regional Office of the Federal State Statistics Service for Kaliningrad region on migration and population at the local level in 2011–2021 including intermunicipal migration matrices. Spatial features of intermunicipal migration in the region were investigated comprehensively by assessing the rates of migration flows themselves, by assessing intermunicipal migration connectivity based on the calculated coefficients of intensity of migration links between municipalities according to the methodology of L.L. Rybakovsky for 2011–2018, as well as the method of typologization. The study showed that intraregional migration flows, even in a compact region like Kaliningrad region, can be characterized by high complexity and combine a whole complex of previously identified features inherent in a number of other Russian regions, their orientation and conditionality of economic and geographical position.

Расчет коэффициента естественной зарегулированности стока рек Калининградской области по результатам наблюдений 2020 г.

Effective management of water resources in the river basin is impossible without information about the intra-annual distribution of runoff and its regularities. To analyze the intra-annual distribution of river discharge, graphs of the change in flow over time and curves for the provision of average daily discharges are used. The share of the basic runoff in the year under consideration is estimated using the coefficient of natural flow regulation (CNFR). The CNFR is taken into account when solving engineering and scientific problems. The value of CNFR is determined according to the graph of the supply curve for average daily expenses or by another approximate method. This article uses a previously developed method for calculating CNFR in the Mathcad environment. The values of CNFR for the rivers of the Kaliningrad region are calculated based on the results of observations of average daily discharges in 2020 obtained from the Automated Information System for State Monitoring of Water Bodies of the Russian Federation for eight hydrological posts. It has been established that 2020 in the Kaliningrad region was characterized by low water content. Under these conditions, the CNFR of the rivers of the region turned out to be noticeably higher than that of the rivers of the North-West of Russia. The exception was the rivers Instruch and Zlaya. It is determined that CNFR has a close stochastic relationship with the ratio of the average and maximum flow of this river. The growth trend of CNFR can be traced with an increase in the area of the catchment area.

Empirical evaluation of state support measures for the agricultural industry in modern practice

The article presents the results of the study of the effectiveness of the state program “Development of Agriculture” in the Kaliningrad region; econometric analysis of the dependence of the results of the economic activity of agricultural enterprises on the amount of state subsidy is proposed as a research method; on the basis of the econometric models the regression-correlation analysis of the effectiveness of financial resources distribution on the main directions of the state agricultural program is conducted.

Иммануил Кант в культурной памяти калининградцев (постсоветский период)

The key commemorative practices associated with the name of I. Kant in the Kaliningrad region during the post-Soviet period have been examined in the article. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, due to the growing interest in the pre-war history of the region, there was an expansion of the landscape of “places of memory” related to and associated with Kant. This resulted in the establishment of the philosopher’s image in the cultural memory of the residents of Kaliningrad as a “local” historical figure. The main events of this period were the installation of the Kant monument, the restoration of the Cathedral (near the walls of which the philosopher’s tomb is located), and the inclusion of Kant’s name in the university’s title. Today, according to the results of mass sociological surveys, Kant remains an undisputed leader on the list of historically significant figures associated with the region. His name has firmly established itself as a tourist and marketing brand of the Kaliningrad region. Despite the integration of Kant’s image into the cultural memory of Kaliningrad residents, it retains a conflicting potential: there is a layer of “activists” in the region who perceive Kant as a foreign symbol, leading to “memorial clashes.”

Развитие сетевых бизнес-структур в пространственно распределенном кластере Санкт-Петербург — Ленинградская область — Калининградская область как инструмент межрегионального взаимодействия

In the current conditions of increasing geopolitical tension and volatility in the global economy, the development of interregional interaction is increasingly seen as a source of eco­nomic growth for Russian regions. However, the study of such interaction should not only include an analysis of trade flows but also an analysis of network interaction, an attempt to carry out which is presented in this work. The article presents the results of a study analyzing the presence of Saint Petersburg companies with their own brands in the Kaliningrad region. The research covered 33 companies from Saint Petersburg. It was found that in the Kalinin­grad region, only eight Saint Petersburg companies, including federal-level organizations, have regional representations, offices, branches, own stores, or dealer centers. Excluding fed­eral-level organizations, this number is five. The financial services sector turned out to be the most represented, while the least represented were the IT industry, pharmaceuticals, food industry, and agriculture. All of this is happening against the backdrop of the expansion of the presence of Saint Petersburg businesses in the regions of the Russian Federation beyond the Northwestern Federal District.

Роль согласованных переименований при формировании ойконимии Калининградской области

The article examines the ways in which the original East Prussian and new Soviet oikonyms were concorded during the post-war renaming of some settlements in the Kaliningrad region. A comparative phonetic and semantic analysis of the respective names revealed that the same thematic correlation (with a predominance of references to the flora, fauna and water bodies of the area) and ideological antonymy, usually manifested in an indirect form, prevail among them. In addition, translation (usually partial), semantic antonymy and borrowing were used somewhat less frequently by the renaming activists to concord oikonyms. The author states that agreed renominations are insignificantly represented in the study material, not exceeding 11 % of all regional renominations, and concludes that they are predominantly accidental in nature.