THEORETICAL AND METHODICAL BASE FOR STUDYING DIGITAL INCLUSION IN RUSSIA

The aim of the article is to develop the theoretical and methodological base for studying digital inclusion and to identify the distinguishing features of its manifestation in Russian settings. The authors propose an approach to studying digital inclusion by determining the causes and factors of its development in Russia. Macroeconomic analysis of territorial and age-related factors of digital inclusion development in Russia is conducted based on the official statistics indicators that define the features of access to the Internet for the population, directions for digital technology use, digital skills in the popula-tion, etc. The territorial factor was found to be a key cause for the development of digital inclusion in Rus-sia. It displays through a more accessible Internet and possibilities to use the potential of digital technolo-gy for the population in urban areas rather than for those who live in rural areas and territories remote from the “growth areas”. The article identifies features of the age factor affecting the development of digi-tal inclusion in Russia and changes in the dynamics of the age factor affecting the development of digital inclusion during the pandemic. The analysis allowed the authors to substantiate the directions of positive practice in developing digital inclusion in Russia in order to overcome the digital divide both on the na-tional business level and on the international level. The theoretical and methodological basis for further research in the field is presented in the obtained conclusions. It can be used for improving the state policy on digital development and the implementation of strategic directions for the digitalization of the Russian national economy.

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