Digitalization of social infrastructure in small towns of the Middle Urals

Ural Institute of Management – branch of RANEPA, Ekaterinburg, Russia

^* Corresponding author: kia4@mail.ru

Abstract

Social infrastructure of rural areas and cities is of great importance in improving the quality of life of their population. Digital technologies play an ever-increasing role in the development of social infrastructure. Digitalization of social infrastructure in large cities, where there are more favorable conditions for the introduction of Internet technologies due to the availability of reliable networks, unlike other settlements, is of particular importance. The article analyzes the results of sociological research concerning the use of Internet technologies by the population in small towns of the Middle Urals. Special attention is paid to the role of Internet technologies in the transformation of social infrastructure, accessibility of services for residents, especially in small towns.