INTRODUCTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE WORK OF THE SOCIAL SPHERE OF THE REGIONS OF THE NORTH-CAUCASIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT

Abstract

The digital transformation of socio-economic systems is a dangerous challenge for most Russian regions. Consideringthe share of minor and provincial territories in Russia, the transition to “digital rails” will be painful and may cause a number ofnegative consequences. For several decades, the world community has been conducting large-scale analytical studies, groupingcountries according to selected readiness criteria for transition to the digital economy era. Due to its administrative-territorial division and the important role of some regions, the Russian Federation occupies the “middle ground”. However, a significant gapbetween successful and peripheral regions requires a specific approach to the digitalization process. The problem area of Russiais low indicators of the ability of the workforce to work in a technologically rich environment and willingness to learn.