ПРАКТИЧЕСКИЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ КРЕАТИВНЫХ ГОРОДСКИХ ПРОСТРАНСТВ: РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫЙ АСПЕКТ

Abstract

The article presents a concise analysis of the creative potential of urban spaces in the Republic of Crimea, based on a sociological study conducted by the author’s team of the South Russian Institute of management-a branch of the Ranepa in 2018. The review of scientific literature on the problems of innovative economic development of cities is presented, and the basic research directions are highlighted. 243 representatives of the creative Crimean industry who are interested in the development of creative urban spaces took part in the sociological survey. Among the recipients participating in the study, there were small and medium-sized businesses, government officials and representatives, non-profit organizations, and creators of creative communities. The result of sociological surveys was the identification of the cities of Kerch, Sudak, Yalta and Yevpatoria as potential centers of the regional creative economy of Crimea. The most promising creative industries that determine the vectors of economic and cultural development are studied and differentiated. The strengths and weaknesses of specific cities in terms of territorial planning and zoning of creative districts are highlighted. Practical research, implemented directly “on the spot”, allows researchers to realistically and objectively assess the level of development of the creative economy of urban areas of the Republic of Crimea and formulate some proposals for improving the creative industry of resort cities.