Use of common resources by rural communities in Russia: Problems of collective choice

Renata G. Yanbykh (), Valery A. Saraikin () and Olga S. Zvyagintseva ()
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Renata G. Yanbykh: HSE University, Moscow, Russia
Valery A. Saraikin: HSE University, Moscow, Russia
Olga S. Zvyagintseva: HSE University, Moscow, Russia

Russian Journal of Economics, 2023, vol. 9, issue 4, 407-423

Abstract: 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 collectivism of the rural community plays an important role in identifying problems and finding solutions, including the use of common resources of the territory. This article makes an attempt to apply Elinor Ostrom's theoretical considerations to the investigation of rural communities in Russia. The experimental part of the study was carried out in small settlements of Stavropol Krai and Krasnodar Krai in South Russia. The hypothesis about the possibility of forming self-governing rural communities, independent in determining the rules for the use of common resources and participating in the implementation of development policies for their territory, was tested. The surveyed residents very rationally selected directions for the social and everyday development of their settlements that allow them to obtain maximum benefit from their implementation. Continuing such research will make it possible to clarify true preferences of rural residents regarding social standards and make timely adjustments to the state policy of rural development.

Keywords: rural; areas; of; Russia; common; resources; rural; communities; standards; of; living; rural; development; policy; Russia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R2 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.32609/j.ruje.9.114387

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