Home – Home – Jornals – Region: Economics and Sociology 2023 number 3

Based on a sociological survey conducted among residents living in mining areas of the Tyva Republic (Tuva), this article examines the impact of industrial development on the region’s socio-economic advancement, particularly focusing on the environmental situation and the well-being of the population. The study identifies the sectors significantly affected by the economic exploitation of the territories and establishes the foundation for sustainable growth in these mining areas. By employing cluster analysis, we categorize the development districts into three equilibrium states: indifferent, unsustainable, and sustainable. The research distinguishes the Tandinsky and Dzun-Khemchiksky districts as they remain unaffected by mining enterprises. In contrast, the Todzhinsky District demonstrates environmental degradation due to active mining operations. The Kyzylsky District is currently approaching a sustainable equilibrium state, with mixed changes observed across all three dimensions: economic, social and ecological. While negative assessments exist, positive ones prevail overall. The article also reveals divergence in collective assessments. Although clusters of values align closely on certain issues such as improving electricity supply, road quality, and increasing air pollution, opinions diverge on other aspects. The most notable divergence occurs in the assessment of wages and the local population’s purchasing power.