Stuck in transition: Russian regional planning policy between spatial polarization and equalization

摘要: The preparation of a nationwide framework for Russian regional planning policy has been impeded by an ongoing conflict between two competing logics territorial organization: that “polarized” or “equalized” development. This paper analyzes the within context political authoritarianism and continuing neoliberal reforms. findings indicate (1) stalemate in policy, caused fundamental contradictions authoritarian centralization need to stimulate growth; (2) absence coherent government other actors employ ad hoc “unguided” approaches development projects; (3) main result is increasingly polarized pattern