Aydys P. Temir-ool
Publications by the Author
2 publications
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TUVA IN THE RUSSIAN ECONOMIC SPACE: THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE
The authors discussed the main results of the past period of development of Tuva in the economic space of Russia and the main problems of the present stage. It is concluded that these problems are largely determined by the imperfection of the Russian national regional, structural and investment policy and the lack of necessary tools and mechanisms to overcome the depressiveness and backwardness of a number of Russian subsidized regions. It is shown that in addition to the implementation of a set of measures of economic and social policy to adapt the region to the new economic and geopolitical situation. There is necessity of a gradual transition to a new model of development of the Republic of Tuva within the framework of the new model of Siberia’s development. The authors revealed most important directions of the prospective development of Tuva are considered, which should be implemented in the unity of interrelated actions of the authorities, business and society, the federal center and the republic itself (development of new types of natural resources on new principles of subsoil use; participation of Tuva in increasing the connectivity of the space of Asian Russia; strengthening the inclusion of the republic in the new system of cross-border interactions; implementation of a new environmental policy with a focus on strengthening the Republic’s positioning as a Russian region with unique biodiversity; modernization of the agrarian complex; integration into new technological trends). The republics needs in strong scientific support of the program of modernization of economy, social sphere and ecology of Tuva by consolidation of efforts of all republican forces with attraction of external partners - academic institutes, universities, consulting companies (Russian and international).
UBSUNUR 2.0 AS A NEW PROJECT OF CROSS-BORDER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTERACTIONS
The article shows the role and importance of cross-border economic, scientific and technical interactions for strengthening the eastern vector of spatial development of Russia, especially Siberia and the Far East. The Republic of Tuva, being an integral spatial part of Siberia, can become not only a transit and transport link in the logistics systems of Russia, Mongolia and China, but it also can be a full-fledged participant in international and interregional value chains. Such integration of Tuva into cross-border interactions will ensure sustainable development, realize all the rich natural resource, historical and cultural potential of this unique territory. One of the most striking examples of cross-border scientific and technical cooperation is the launch of the international program “Experiment Ubsunur” in the early 90s. Its mission was to study and preserve the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the trans-border Ubsunur basin and ecosystems of Central Asia. Definitely the implementation of the “Ubsunur Experiment” program made a significant contribution to the development of science and innovation in Tuva in the late 20th - early 21st centuries. Accumulated scientific potential of the Republic of Tuva makes it possible to start implementing the updated “Ubsunur 2.0” program. The last program is focused on continuing the development of the Ubsunur International Center for Biosphere Research taking into account modern opportunities, challenges and threats.