Strategies for innovative development of small cities in Russia: the specificity of problems and resource potential
The article deals with the main problems of small cities of modern Russia, and also reveals their resource potential for social and economic development. The author draws attention to the fact that, in the context of the need to switch from raw material specialization of the country's economy to innovative, effective use of the potential of small towns acquires special significance. An integrated approach to the development of small towns on the basis of an innovative strategy is able to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of their development.