Subject The article studies the agglomeration processes in contemporary Russia in the aspect of cohesion of socio-economic space. Objectives The study aims to develop ideas about cohesion as a socio-economic area's attribute, as well as define the role of agglomeration processes in enhancing the cohesion of agglomeration's socio-economic space. Methods A systems theory, institutional theory, theory of regional economy, theory of spatial development, and the concepts of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of regional development constitute a methodological basis of the research. Results The paper presents the results of consideration of the theoretical aspects of cohesion of territory's socio-economic area, shows the main attributes of socio-economic interaction that define the social and economic cohesion, and shows the role of the intensification of socio-economic interaction in improving the agglomeration's socio-economic space cohesion. Conclusions and Relevance We conclude that modern agglomeration processes are caused by formation and build-up of multiple close linkages between the settlements belonging to the metropolitan agglomeration. The level of cohesion of the agglomeration's socio-economic space depends on the degree of manifestation of attributive characteristics of the socio-economic interaction. The framework of the study can be used by the authorities of the Russian Federation at various levels as a methodological basis for formulation of a management policy of agglomeration development, when organizing an effective interaction of subjects of management, as well as by academic institutions studying the related issues.
Keywords: coherence, social and economic space, agglomeration, settlements, processes
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