THE POTENTIAL OF SMART TECHNOLOGIES TO REDUCE YOUTH MIGRATION IN THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC REGIONS
G.F. Detter1, V.E. Ljovkin2, K.V. Andrianov2, A.O. Ljovkina2
1Scientific Center for the Study of the Arctic, Salekhard, Russia
2Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia
Keywords: migration processes in the Arctic, youth migration, educational migration, Arctic digitalization, online education
Abstract
The sustainable development of the Russian Arctic faces primarily socio-demographic risks: low population, migration outflow, subpar quality of life compared to the national average, and a mismatch between available educational opportunities and the needs of the Arctic economy and social sphere. Given that young peopleplay a crucial role in this area’s human and intellectual potential, their increased mobility in Arctic regions highlights the urgent need to find effective solutions to reduce youth migration. This can be achieved through the utilization of rapidly advancing digital technologies and smart solutions. This article presents the findings of a pilot study that aimed to test the hypothesis regarding the possible benefits of digital technologies in improving the quality of life for Arctic youth and mitigating their migration outflow. The results revealed significant potential for digital technologies to address the issue of youth migration outflow. In particular, the use of distance technologies to enhance the accessibility and quality of education can greatly influence young people’s decision to choose Arctic territories as their place of residence, work, and personal growth.
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