Russian Federation
student from 01.01.2025 to 01.01.2026
FGBOU VO "Yugorskiy gosudarstvennyy universitet" (Vysshaya shkola cifrovoy ekonomiki, student)
student from 01.01.2023 to 01.01.2026
Khanty-Mansiysk, Russian Federation
student from 01.01.2024 to 01.01.2026
Khanty-Mansiysk, Russian Federation
The article analyzes the main trends in the development of the creative economy in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra, which is identified as a promising sector for the diversification of the resource-based region. The article examines the integration of traditional art and cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the North with modern economic processes, as the active development of creative industries includes media, art, crafts, design, and IT. The article analyzes new mechanisms for supporting creative entrepreneurs, digitalization, and the creation of infrastructure for the development of creative talents, as well as the growing importance of sustainable development in a closed-loop economy based on new technologies. The article highlights the significant contribution of the creative sector to the gross regional product (GRP), as well as the prospects for sustainable socio-economic development of the region through the creation of unique northern creative solutions. The key challenges of regional development are related to the need to strengthen digital competencies, expand markets, and overcome institutional barriers. The study is supported by an analysis of government policies and a study of practical experience aimed at providing systemic support and scaling up creative industries in the region by 2030. The article is of interest to specialists in regional economics, innovation management, cultural studies, and others.
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra, state policy, creative economy, creative industries, Arctic creative cluster, trends, challenges, diversification and sustainable development of the region, entrepreneurship, indigenous peoples
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