Subject. This article explores the problem of labor resources in single-industry towns of Russia. Objectives. The article aims to develop forecast scenarios for changes in the demographic situation in single-industry towns of Russia. Methods. For the study, we used statistical, regression, and scenario analyses. Results. The article finds that various factors contribute to the growth of the population of single-industry towns, such as the expansion of housing construction, increasing the availability of health services, the development of trade, etc. Conclusions. The development of Russia's single-industry towns requires long-term investment in production, and diversification of the economy is also necessary.
Keywords: company town, demography, population, development scenarios, demographic situation, forecasting
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