Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences: Social and Demographic Development of Tuva (Late 20th – early 21st Centuries)

Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Social and Demographic Development of Tuva (Late 20th – early 21st Centuries)

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Issue: Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2014 7 (11)
Authors: Dorzhu, Zoya Iu.
Contact information: Dorzhu, Zoya Iu.:Tuva State University 36 Lenin Str., Kyzyl, 667000, Russia; E-mail:
Keywords: Constitution; the Russian Federation; the Republic of Tuva; region; social policy; demography; reform; fertility; mortality; natural movement of the population; migration; quality of life
Abstract: The present article is based on the comprehensive analysis of census data and published papers comparing historical facts concerning socio-demographic development of one of the youngest regions of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tuva. The research is determined by the need to bring the social policies of modern Russia and its regions to compliance with their growing economic capacities. At the moment, there is a tendency to overcome the severe social consequences of the economic reforms of the 1990-s. The problems associated with the government regulation of social processes, and the reasons why the national characteristics change, concern all aspects of the demographic development of Tuva: fertility, mortality, natural population movement and migration. Such trends in demographical processes as steady high birth rates in Tuva region of the Russian Federation, an alarming increase in the number of children born out of wedlock, disproportionate growth of the number of dependents, high mortality rate, especially in the working-age population, low life expectancy, especially in men, worsening public health and lower quality of life are revealed. Analysis of the measures taken by the authorities to ensure the growth of living standards and quality of life, suggests a delay of some urgent measures of social policy. The practice of social reforms in Russia in the 1990-s was not systematic in many ways; the reforms were crude and lacked the forecast of long-term social development. The change of the social climate and making a positive impact on all the aspects of public life, including demographic situation, are only possible with the implementation of fundamental changes in the economic and social spheres, along with the elimination of the negative effect
Pages: 1916-1926
Paper at repository of SibFU: https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/16515

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