Contributing to a discussion on rural employment forecast in Russia, this paper sys­tematizes the challenges for the rural labor market: population outflow, weak impulses to develop non-agricultural employment and rural entrepreneurship, changing labor needs in agriculture and a decline in the...

This article delves into the proliferation of dacha as a second / temporary country residence for urbanites in Russia. The phenomenon is viewed from a socio-cultural and economic perspective, uncovering the reasons behind their popularity among Russian city dwellers­. These reasons are related...

The article classifies rural territorial entities using the systems approach, which is based on identifying their key subsystems-natural, social, and economic. The study aims to develop and implement a procedure for creating a multi-aspect assessment range of rural development levels relying on...

One of the key elements of well-being of rural residents is the development of rural social infrastructure. Measures for the development of rural areas often do not take into account the opinion of rural residents themselves, which leads to their dissatisfaction. The level of cohesion and...

Improving people's livelihood resilience against risks and challenges plays an important role in consolidating the achievements of poverty reduction. The paper uses 64 poverty-stricken counties in China's Sichuan province as the study area and explores the link between spatial segregation and...

Digital and data technologies have the potential to revolutionise agriculture by helping farmers work more precisely, efficiently and sustainably. Data-driven insights can improve decision-making and practices and help increase environmental performance while making the job more attractive to...

Rural areas cover more than 80% of the EU. These are territories that host natural and cultural heritage, provide food, energy as well as ecosystem services for all. They play an essential role in the green and digital transitions. Rural areas are also home of approximately 30% of the European...

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Rural Vision Magazine! In this first edition, we try to reflect the progress made in 2023 towards the rural vision, placing a special emphasis on the pivotal role that Member States can play in its realisation. The Rural Pact focus showcases the activities...

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Rural Vision Magazine! In this first edition, we try to reflect the progress made in 2023 towards the rural vision, placing a special emphasis on the pivotal role that Member States can play in its realisation. The Rural Pact focus showcases the activities...