ABSTRACT Analysis of the comparative space–time trajectories of 79 subjects of the Russian Federation in 1995–2013 indicates an overall increase in inequality, and enables the classification of areas into two unequal groups. The first includes 80% of Russian regions with below-average gross regional product per capita (GRPPC). These regions have moved closer together, with most growing slower than average. Their development indicates a strong degree of path dependence. The second is a small group of high GRPPC regions that are very diverse and whose development was characterized by considerable instability. Identification and interpretation of these trends plays an important role in the design of effective policies for regional social–economic development.

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俄罗斯区域演变：1995-2013年俄罗斯联邦各主体的比较区域生产总值动态

摘要对1995年至2013年俄罗斯联邦79名受试者的时空轨迹进行比较分析，结果表明不平等现象总体上有所增加，可以将地区划分为两个不平等的类别。第一个包括80％的人均地区生产总值（GRPPC）低于平均水平的俄罗斯地区。这些地区之间的距离越来越近，大多数地区的增速低于平均水平。它们的发展表明高度依赖路径。第二个是由高GRPPC组成的一小群，它们非常多样化，其发展具有相当大的不稳定性。对这些趋势的识别和解释在设计有效的区域社会经济发展政策中起着重要作用。