Regional Specificity Research Articles

CEO’s tendency to narcissism and optimism: The impact on a company’s debt burden before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Goal: to assess the impact of the level of the CEO’s optimism and narcissism on the capital structure of companies in the developed and emerging markets before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Metodology: the study is based on 100 Western companies from the “Forbes Global 2000” list and 50 leading Russian companies in terms of revenue and capitalization. The assessment of narcissism and optimism was carried out by application of text analysis based on the bag of words and the pronoun counting method. Using the Anglin dictionary, four manifestations of narcissism were assessed — superiority (manifestation of superiority), vanity (vanity), exhibitionism (narcissism), self-sufficiency (arrogance). The hypotheses about the relationship between a CEO’s personality characteristics (narcissism and optimism) and the company’s capital structure were tested by using panel regression with fixed effects. Findings: the study revealed that the influence of the behavioral characteristics of a CEO increased during the crisis period (pandemic), which may indicate the tendency of managers to act less rationally and more impulsively; the result was confirmed for both domestic and foreign managers. The interplay between narcissism and optimism has a similar trend with the level of debt burden in Russian and international companies, i.e. for decision-making, the personal characteristics of management are more important than regional business specifics. Originality and contribution of the authors: the study contributes to the literature on behavioral finance by assessing the impact of a CEO’s narcissism and optimism in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and expanding the existing work towards the analysis of crisis situations as well as behavioral finance in different economic and sociocultural areas. The paper proposes text analysis to assess personal characteristics of CEOs.

Репертуар крымской книги (1921–1941-е гг.): тематический анализ

Reconstruction and thematic analysis of the book repertoire of the Crimean ASSR is an important direction in the study of regional book culture. The thematic analysis of the identified Crimean publications of 1921–1941 allows us to conclude about the refraction of national trends in publishing policy through the prism of regional specifics. The difference in approaches to the formation of the Russian and Crimean Tatar part of the publishing repertoire is revealed. The Crimean State Publishing House issued publications in the Crimean Tatar language. Crimean Tatar language publications are characterized by a wider thematic coverage. Russian-language publications cover topics of local importance, the main body of scientific literature. Thematic specificity is also identified according to the activity’s characteristic of an area. Yalta publications are characterised by sanatorium-resort, local history, botanical and plant-growing themes. Sevastopol publications trace the naval theme. This specialization is also characteristic of the pre-Soviet period of Crimean book publishing. Further study of the Crimean book repertoire will make it possible to trace changes in its formation, clarify its thematic specificity, and identify previously unrecorded editions.

Neuroinflammation in comorbid depression in Alzheimer's disease: A pilot study using post-mortem brain tissue

Comorbid depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with poorer prognosis than either condition alone. Neuroinflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of both depression and AD, but much of the existing research has been based on peripheral blood immune markers. Relatively little is known about the neuroinflammatory environment when these conditions occur simultaneously and using immune measures directly in the brain tissue. This pilot study aimed to examine brain inflammatory marker changes in AD cases comparing those with and without comorbid depression.Post-mortem brain tissue from AD cases with depression (n = 23) and AD cases with no history of psychiatric illness (n = 25) were analyzed for a range of inflammatory markers, including markers of microglial function (Iba1, P2RY12, CD64 and CD68 measured by immunohistochemistry); endothelial inflammatory markers (ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 measured by ELISA); and cytokine levels (IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-13, and TNF-α measured using Mesoscale Discovery Multiplex Assays).Brains of AD cases with comorbid depression, compared with AD alone, had increased IL-4 in the superior frontal gyrus and increased TNFα & IL-12p70 in the insula. Levels of all other inflammatory markers including markers of microglial function and endothelial inflammation were similar between the two groups.We found no consistent changes in cytokines between the two brain regions in individuals with comorbid depression in AD. Further work in larger cohorts is needed to understand brain region specificity of immune marker alterations and the relationship of these changes with pre-mortem clinical outcomes.

Конструктив преференциальных налоговых режимов как детерминанта привлечения инвестиций в инновационное развитие России

The subject of the study is preferential tax regimes as a factor in fulfilling the task of attracting investments in the innovative development of Russia. The purpose of the work is to justify its deepening and expansion in conditions of macroeconomic instability, external challenges and sanctions pressure and changes in tax policy directions, forms and methods of implementation, accompanied by a significant correction of such a method of attracting investments and solving problems of achieving technological sovereignty as the use of mechanisms and instruments of a preferential nature. The object of the study is fiscal instruments aimed at stimulating investment in industrial development through the use of effective innovations related to the creation and functioning of various preferential tax regimes. The research methodology is based on the theory of economic development, the place and role of tax instruments in achieving the technological sovereignty of the country. At the same time, tax preferences are considered as a broader concept than tax benefits. It is concluded that, despite the indirect impact of tax instruments, their combination and complexity of application with other economic measures of influence on the business process make it possible to achieve the tasks set. At the same time, attention is drawn to the fragmentation of decisions taken, which leads to the impossibility of effective application of such organizational forms of preferences as special economic zones/special economic zones (SEZ), regional investment projects (RIPS), special investment contracts (SPIC), agreements on the protection and promotion of investments. The targeted nature of the preferences provided as part of the recognition of the multilevel structuring of tax regulation is designed to take into account regional specifics and the needs of the development of key industries in order for the country to achieve technological sovereignty.

Project methods for improving the main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development in the regions of the Central Chernozem Economic Region

The article examines the conditions and specifics of the implementation of projects and programs of demographic development in modern conditions. It is noted that Russia is currently facing demographic risks unprecedented in the history of the state, the main of which are the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a special military operation in its economic and political terms. Today, there is an objective need to revise the existing strategic directions, as well as tools for implementing demographic policy. The main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development need to be adjusted, including taking into account regional specifics. This is especially true of the border regions, such as the Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk regions, which, during a special military operation in Ukraine, faced very serious challenges and threats that had a significant impact on the socio-economic, demographic and socio-cultural living conditions of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The article formulates a number of practical recommendations addressed to authorities of various levels, the business community and public structures, etc., focused on the application of the project approach and aimed at improving the main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development in the regions of the Central Chernozem Economic Region.

Regional Specifics of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship Digitaliza-tion: Factors, Barriers, Ways to Overcome Them

Regional Specifics of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship Digitaliza-tion: Factors, Barriers, Ways to Overcome Them

РАЗВИТИЕ СИСТЕМЫ ДОЛГОВРЕМЕННОГО УХОДА: ДЕМОГРАФИЧЕСКИЕ ФАКТОРЫ И СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ ПРЕДПОСЫЛКИ

The subject of the study is the long-term care system in terms of providing healthcare and social security services for pensioners and disabled people. The purpose of the paper is to analyze and assess the demographic and socio-economic factors that influence the formation and development of the long-term care system in Russia. The relevance of the study stems from the rising proportion of the population above working age and specific aspects of their socio-economic status. The scientific novelty lies in the new approaches to building and advancing the long-term care system, emphasizing the need for it to be based on regional and territorial disparities in the provision of social and medical assistance to pensioners and disabled individuals, as well as the demographic characteristics of regional development. The study utilized factor analysis, generalization, grouping, comparison, and extrapolation, along with other methods, to identify the potential need for long-term care. This considered demographic factors and aimed to justify the introduction of long-term care systems with state support. The analysis also focused on socioeconomic factors and emphasized the aspects of formation and development of long-term care, while taking into account the territorial and regional specifics of Russia. The study aimed to provide scientific and practical results. The authors conclude that it is necessary to consider the existing features of territorial and regional development that do not provide equal access to health and social care services and the socio-economic situation of target categories of citizens when forming and developing a comprehensive long-term care system in Russia.

АГРОПРОМЫШЛЕННЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС РЕГИОНОВ РОССИИ: ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ

The article is devoted to the analysis of the state and prospects of development of agroindustrial complex (AIC) in the regions of Russia. The aim of the study is to identify the key factors affecting the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex in different regions and to determine the ways to improve its competitiveness. Within the framework of the work the following tasks were set: to analyze the structure and specialization of agro-industrial complex in the regions, to assess the level of technological equipment, to study the impact of state support, to identify problem areas and to develop recommendations for their solution. The results obtained show a significant differentiation in the development of agro-industrial complex in the regions due to natural and climatic conditions, the level of investment and state support. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of recommendations for optimizing the state policy in the sphere of agroindustrial complex and increasing the efficiency of regional agro-industrial enterprises. Scientific novelty of the work consists in the complex analysis of the influence of various factors on the development of agro-industrial complex of the regions taking into account regional specifics.

Experimental Trajectories of Convergence and Divergence Processes of Russian Regions Population Incomes Inequality

The study is devoted to the problem of differentiation of incomes of the population of Russia's regions. The goal of the work is to develop a methodology for analyzing the processes of differentiation of incomes of the population in Russia's regions based on the theory of dynamic systems and machine learning, and its testing on recent analytical data. The research hypothesis lies in the assumption of the simultaneous coexistence of processes of convergence and divergence of processes of differentiation of incomes of the population of Russia's regions, depending on external and internal factors. These processes are the subject of the research. The information base is the Federal State Statistics Service's data on the values of the Gini index of 80 regions for the period from 1995 to 2018. To construct experimental trajectories, in addition to the Gini index, two independent dynamic variables were used - its first and second derivatives, which made it possible to construct 3 different spaces of states (from one-dimensional to three-dimensional). Using the k-means clustering method, the entire observed set of states was divided into 5 clusters, the number of which was previously determined by the “elbow method” test. As a result of the calculations, the predominance of convergent processes over divergent ones during the studied period was proven. It was found that the individual trajectories of certain regions in the space of state differ significantly: the trajectories of some regions can be localized within only one cluster, while some parts of the trajectories of others can belong to up to 4 clusters. The majority of the trajectories are located within 2-3 clusters. The theoretical significance of the results obtained lies in deepening the understanding of the regional specifics of the dynamic changes in the differentiation of income of the population of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The practical significance of the research results lies in the expansion of instrumental support for decision-making in the implementation of the state policy in the field of regulating the differentiation of income of the population at the regional level.

Analysis of climate risks impact on railway infrastructure and adaptation measures system development

Analysis of the impact of climate risks on railway infrastructure and development of a system of measures to adapt transport infrastructure to climate change. The object of the study is Russian transport infrastructure, analyzed using the method of identifying the peculiarities of the functioning of the transport infrastructure, taking into account regional specifics. An analysis of climate risk factors, the effects of climate risk factors, as well as the impact on railway infrastructure was carried out with the aim of integrated management of natural hazards and the development of adaptation measures to climate change. It is shown that improving measures and strategies for adapting railway transport to a changing climate may include the following systems: a system for preventing accidents and incidents; monitoring system for environmental parameters and infrastructure facilities; measures to protect railway transport facilities; introducing changes to production standards; relocation of infrastructure facilities when it is impossible to operate them in a given territory.

Relationships between peak alpha frequency, age, and autistic traits in young children with and without autism spectrum disorder.

Atypical peak alpha frequency (PAF) has been reported in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, the relationships between PAF, age, and autistic traits remain unclear. This study was conducted to investigate and compare the resting-state PAF of young children with ASD and their typically developing (TD) peers using magnetoencephalography (MEG). Nineteen children with ASD and 24 TD children, aged 5-7 years, underwent MEG under resting-state conditions. The PAFs in ten brain regions were calculated, and the associations between these findings, age, and autistic traits, measured using the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), were examined. There were no significant differences in PAF between the children with ASD and the TD children. However, a unique positive association between age and PAF in the cingulate region was observed in the ASD group, suggesting the potential importance of the cingulate regions as a neurophysiological mechanism underlying distinct developmental trajectory of ASD. Furthermore, a higher PAF in the right temporal region was associated with higher SRS scores in TD children, highlighting the potential role of alpha oscillations in social information processing. This study emphasizes the importance of regional specificity and developmental factors when investigating neurophysiological markers of ASD. The distinct age-related PAF patterns in the cingulate regions of children with ASD and the association between right temporal PAF and autistic traits in TD children provide novel insights into the neurobiological underpinnings of ASD. These findings pave the way for future research on the functional implications of these neurophysiological patterns and their potential as biomarkers of ASD across the lifespan.

Внутрирегиональная и межрегиональная миграция населения Сибири: сравнительный анализ Иркутской, Томской областей и Красноярского края

The article focuses on the analysis of intraregional migration processes in Tomsk and Irkutsk Oblasts and Krasnoyarsk Krai. The aim of the article is the observation of trends and consequences of the interregional and intraregional migration processes in three Siberian territories. The basis of this study is the migration statistic data in Irkutsk and Tomsk Oblasts and Krasnoyarsk Krai. The authors use data that were both published in open access and obtained on individual request from the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). Migration statistics was analyzed by means of authors’ statistic calculations and visualization of these data by mapping the information. The migration situation in the Siberian regions is analyzed in the following steps: comparison of indicators and coefficients of migration growth/loss of interregional movements to identify the most and least intensive and productive migration connections of the regions; comparison of the coefficients of migration growth/loss of intraregional migrations to identify the main migration trends – donor-territories and recipient-territories within the regions; comparison of indicators and coefficients of migration intensity to identify the territories of the region with the most and least movable population. The data of intraregional migrations are the basis for the mapping of these processes. The comparison of data on interregional and intraregional migration in relation to the identification of centers of attraction and migration donors on a regional scale allowed identifying common patterns and regional specifics of these processes, as well as key migration trends and territories that are most actively involved in migration exchange. These approaches ensured the comparison of migration situation in three regions. The authors ascertain trends of sustainable population outflow from rural areas to large cities and concentration of intraregional migrants in cities of regional or district administration. Taking into account the movement of people to the central and southern regions of the country, described through the western shift concept, presumably, the intraregional migration trends that repeat directions of interregional migration flows can create extra conditions for negative migration processes in these regions. The results of the study allowed formulating a hypothesis about the correlation of the role of interregional and intraregional migration for the social and demographic development of Tomsk and Irkutsk Oblasts and Krasnoyarsk Krai.

Художественная жизнь Северной Осетии в условиях социально-политических и экономических изменений (1991–2001 гг.)

Introduction. The reforming of the state structure in the early 90s of the XX century affected all spheres of social life in Russia, which largely determined the vector of further development of artistic culture. Artistic culture is the area that reflects and rethinks the transformational and crisis phenomena in any state. The relevance of the study is conditioned by the recognition of the state cultural policy as an integral part of the national security strategy of the Russian Federation. Undoubtedly, artistic life requires careful study in order to analyze the state cultural policy and the implementation of historical reality in the ethno-cultural component. The novelty of the study is that for the first time the problem revealing regional features of artistic culture is covered with the involvement of an array of archival documents and periodical press materials of North Ossetia. The reference to the relatively past period allows us to identify and formulate key problems, as well as tasks that are relevant in modern society for timely solution. Materials and Methods. The article, based on archival documents and periodicals, examines the artistic life of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania from 1991 to 2001 through the prism of regional specifics of all-Russian processes. Using retrospective and historical-comparative methods, the author has identified the main directions of the artistic life in the republic, as well as the key problems that hindered its qualitative development in the region. Analysis. Historically, in different periods, state authorities have used artistic culture to form priority value and moral orientations. Cultural policy and artistic life in the USSR were characterised by the predominant influence of the public sector. With the collapse of the USSR the former mechanisms of regulation of cultural and other spheres of life were destroyed. The new Russian state faced with the task of creating and shaping renewed cultural, moral and ethical values both in the country as a whole and in multi-ethnic and multi-confessional regions. North Ossetia-Alania is a multi-ethnic republic, so the priority task in the sphere of culture was the need to preserve and develop the foundations of traditional cultural values. Artistic life as the functioning of the system of artistic culture, which includes various types of activities for the production, dissemination, assimilation of artistic values, is one of the key components in the formation of the modern Russian state and society. Results. As a result of the study, the author came to the conclusion that the development of culture in the studied period had a spontaneous and contradictory character, and the artistic life was vulnerable in the conditions of socio-economic and political changes in the country.

The circular economy skills: regional dimension

Relevance. In the pursuit of sustainable development, the circular economy takes precedence as a fundamental imperative for industrial transformation. The current trend in the development of the circular economy concept is to place the main focus on the technological support of circularization and the corresponding innovations in business models, while the decisive role people play in this model of economy is often overlooked. Individuals with specialized knowledge, skills, and values are essential for developing and implementing circular models, making effective management decisions, and promoting rational consumption patterns. The demand for circular skills and the availability of relevant competencies can significantly differ across regions, necessitating further in-depth study. Research objective. The paper is aimed at developing a new methodological approach to the study of circular economy skills at the regional level. This approach considers these skills in terms of both employer demand and their incorporation into master's degree programs, accounting for regional specifics. Data and methods. The study employed a comprehensive approach, integrating theoretical methods with empirical analysis. Scientometric and content analysis identified taxonomies of circular economy skills, and employers' personnel needs were examined through the analysis of the HeadHunter job site using Python software. Additionally, the study encompassed an analysis of educational programs from official websites of universities in southern Russian regions. Results. A new approach to the study of supply and demand of circular economy skills at the regional level has been proposed and tested. As a result, it was determined that there is a demand for sustainable development specialists in various industries in the Russian labor market, which varies across different regions of the country. The relevant skills are included in the master’s degree programs offered by universities. There is a need for greater involvement of regional authorities in shaping educational demands presented to universities, as this is essential for generating demand in the job market for the corresponding competencies. Conclusions. To better achieve targets in sustainable development and facilitate the transition to a circular economy, it is essential to promote a balanced development of all the relevant skills and behavioral patterns. To ensure this, it is important to involve regional authorities in shaping the demand for these skills.

Vaccination coverage, hesitancy and associated factors: a household survey of a cohort of children born in 2017 and 2018 in urban areas of state capital cities in the Brazilian Northeast.

To estimate vaccination coverage and analyze sociodemographic factors associated with non-vaccination in children born in 2017 and 2018 in the state capitals of Northeast Brazil. A household survey using cluster sampling was conducted from 2020-2022 to estimate vaccination coverage and hesitancy. Factors associated with non-vaccination were analyzed using logistic regression to calculate Odds Ratios (OR) and their Confidence Intervals (95%CI). Natal was the capital with the lowest vaccination coverage, below 75.0% for most immunizers. Teresina had rates equal to or greater than 90.0% for all vaccines. Among those interviewed, 99.1% (95%CI 98.9;99.3) believe that vaccines are important for health; 95.4% (95%CI 95.0;95.8) trust immunobiologicals and 79.6% (95%CI% 78.8;80.3) are not afraid of reactions. Belonging to the highest socioeconomic stratum (adjusted OR: 1.34 - 95%CI 1.20;1.50) was as a factor associated with non-vaccination. Low coverage highlights the need for a better understanding of regional specificities and social inequalities.

법무부 지역특화형 비자제도 개선방안 연구 : 충청남도 보령시 시범운영 사례를 중심으로

법무부 지역특화형 비자제도 개선방안 연구 : 충청남도 보령시 시범운영 사례를 중심으로

COMPETENCES OF A PRESCHOOL TEACHER IN UKRAINE (SELEKTED ASPEKT)

The article is devoted to the issues of competences of a contemporary teacher of preschool education in Ukraine. An analysis of selected positions of Ukrainian researchers on the competences of teachers in the context of new educational challenges was carried out. Aim of the research: The aim of the article is to present and analyse the issues related to the competences of contemporary preschool teachers in Ukraine and to get acquainted with the position of Ukrainian scientists in this field. State of knowledge: In the works of Ukrainian scientists dealing with the presented issue, the following competences of preschool teachers necessary to perform the profession are most often mentioned: communication, organisational, methodological, planning, moral-ethical, IT, design, competences in the field of health care for children and lifelong learning. The competences of a preschool teacher is largely determined by a number of external factors (the state of education, organisation of training, status of teachers, demographic situation, equipment of preschools) and internal factors (personality traits, level of vocational preparation, theoretical knowledge and practical skills, improvement and further vocational education). The sum of all these factors forms the basis for the development of professional competences of the teacher, both in the positive and negative aspect. Summary: The conducted analysis of selected issues in the field of competences of a preschool teacher in Ukraine shows the spectrum of positions of Ukrainian scientists in the context of determining the key knowledge and skills that should be available to a teacher working with children. In the activities of teachers, an important place is occupied by the use of elements of folklore in working with children, taking into account regional specificities (fairy tales, songs, dance, games, art, crafts and ceremonial arts). In the scientific discussion, the issue of improvement and further training of teachers takes up a lot of space.

Research on the impact mechanism of multiple environmental regulations on carbon emissions under the perspective of carbon peaking pressure: A case study of China's coastal regions

Realising the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goal is an inherent requirement of implementing the new development concept in China. The effectiveness of environmental regulation is especially crucial when uncertainties are widespread and objective. Based on the specificity and advancement of China's coastal region, 113 cities in 11 provinces in coastal China from 2011 to 2019 are taken as the research objects. We build a research framework of Chinese−style characteristic environmental governance, carbon emissions and peaking pressure, then explore the impacts of different environmental regulations on carbon emissions and the mechanism of their effects under the perspective of carbon peaking pressure. The study finds that: (1) environmental regulations can effectively reduce carbon emissions, and different types of environmental regulations have different carbon reduction effects. (2) Formal environmental regulation is more effective in eastern China, large cities and cities with high carbon emission, while in western China, small and medium−sized cities and cities with low carbon emissions rely on informal environmental regulation. (3) The inhibitory effect of environmental regulations on urban carbon emissions remains after considering spatial factors. (4) Environmental regulations can play a role in carbon emission reduction by encouraging low−carbon technological innovations, and the pressure to reach carbon peaking strengthens the inhibiting effect of environmental regulations on carbon emissions. This study provides new policy ideas for local governments to reduce carbon emissions, and necessary support for building a beautiful China from a high starting point.

The Study of the Industrial Infrastructure of Irkutsk-II During World War II

During the years of the Great Patriotic War, Soviet industry was evacuated from the western regions of the country to the deep east - to Siberia, unprecedented in world history. The article deals with the chronology of wartime events in 1941–1945. The author used declassified materials from archival documents, but mainly the works of S.N. Aksenov «Irkutsk Aviation Plant. History of Education 1932–1956». The object of the study was the industrial infrastructure of Irkutsk-II (village of aircraft builders), which became the industrial epicenter of the region during the Second World War. The phenomena considered in the study reflect not only regional specifics, but also all-Russian trends. Therefore, some economic indicators of the aircraft industry of that time are given, despite the confidential nature of the industry. On the basis of the study, the author concluded that during the period of 1941–1945, the aircraft industry was the infrastructure-forming industry of the Irkutsk region.

ОПЫТ САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГА В ПРЕОДОЛЕНИИ ПОСЛЕДСТВИЙ НЕУСТОЙЧИВОСТИ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ВСЛЕДСТВИЕ АНТИРОССИЙСКИХ САНКЦИЙ И ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИИ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЙ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ

The article is devoted to the study of the features of regional governance in conditions of increasing uncertainty and exacerbation of threats to economic security due to anti-Russian sanctions. The purpose of this article is to analyze the existing regional experience in overcoming the consequences of unstable economic development due to anti-Russian sanctions and ensuring regional economic security. This analysis was carried out on the materials of one of the largest (in terms of contribution to the gross domestic product of the Russian Federation) subjects of the federation - the federal city of St. Petersburg. The study assessed the impact of anti-Russian sanctions on regional development in Russia; the experience of St. Petersburg in ensuring stable and economically secure development of the regional economy was studied; recommendations for using this experience in other regions of the Russian Federation are proposed. The study focuses on studying the mechanisms of influence of anti-Russian sanctions on the economic systems of the constituent entities of the federation, as well as assessing the results of this influence, including from the standpoint of ensuring regional economic security. The results of the study show that this influence is multidirectional. The strength of its manifestation and assessment of the consequences significantly depend on the characteristics of a particular regional economic system, as well as on the measures taken in regional economic policy. As a result, the sanctions macro-shock leads to increased differentiation of Russian regions. This aggravates existing problems of economic security at the regional level. Against this background, the experience of those regions that during 2022-2023 deserves a more careful consideration. not only remained stable, but also achieved an increase in key economic indicators. One of these regions is St. Petersburg. The article analyzes the system of anti-crisis measures taken in this region that ensured stability and protection from sanctions-related threats to economic security. The article emphasizes the feasibility of using this experience in other regions. At the same time, the need for their adaptation to regional specifics is noted.