Historical Aspects and Modern Features of Internal Migration in Russia

The article deals with internal migration in Russia both the historical aspect and its modern condition. information basis of study is based on publicly available statistical data Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), as well from published materials various publications. uses systematic comparative-historical methods widely used theoretical research sociology. briefly shows dependence territorial population movement to different regions state policy significant events periods, beginning second millennium present. Certain attention has been paid correlation between how intensely people change their permanent residence level nature urbanization. Various indicators have analyzed order increase positive impact processes improving demographic situation country a whole. Population disparities rural urban populations, densities regions, are particular importance, including concentration small area central part, not only capital, but also surrounding regions. phenomenon deurbanization that emerged number recent years stability Western drift process discussed. Varying salary levels relation price highlighted an important factor migration. Special Far Eastern part country, history prospects new center attraction for migrants. Some effective measures attract this region given at end article, which primarily related need management labour market.