Digital Divide of Russia's Regions

¹ Chechen State University, 364024 Grozny, Russia
² Chechen State Pedagogical University, 364037 Grozny, Russia

^* Corresponding author: adamovaaybika@mail.ru

Abstract

Digital technologies in all spheres of life are becoming an increasingly necessary requirement of the current era, an imperative for states that want to ensure themselves a foothold in an ever-changing world. It is no coincidence that the Digital Economy has become one of Russia's key programs to shape the country's future. This paper analyses the digital divide between cities by comparing settlements of different sizes, economic structure, income levels and histories. Such comparisons provide a voluminous analysis of the digitalisation of the country as a whole, assisting in strategic decision-making in both government and business. The analysis leads to conclusions and proposes key directions for a possible program of action for the regions.