Provision of Transportation Services in the Russian Far East: Spatial Characteristics and Key Indicators

Abstract

This journal article explores the spatial differentiation of transport infrastructure in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. The study encompasses 230 municipalities and classifies them into eight groups based on a calculated consolidated index of transport infrastructure development. This composite index is derived from individual density indices of railways, road networks, and civil aviation airports.

The findings of the research reveal a significant variance in infrastructure distribution, which forms the foundation for the provision of transport services in the Russian Far East. Significantly, the findings confirm a marked deficiency in transport infrastructure provision across the macro-region, with 56.5% of municipalities falling within the category characterized by the lowest level of infrastructure development.

To illustrate these disparities effectively, the study employs cartograms to visually present the results of municipality grouping.