“Smart” cities: prospects for the emergence and development in Russia

• Main Author: I. A. Vershinina
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Publishing House of Lomonosov Moscow State University 2016-06-01
• Series: Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta: Seriâ 18, Sociologiâ i Politologiâ
• Subjects: социологическая урбанистика; урбанизация; промышленная революция; научно-технический прогресс; “умный” город; качество жизни; социально-экономическое развитие; экологические проблемы; urban sociology; urbanization; industrial revolution; scientific and technical progress; smart city; quality of life; socio-economic development; environmental issues
• Online Access: https://vestnik.socio.msu.ru/jour/article/view/182
• ISSN: 1029-3736; 2541-8769

The article deals with the transformation of the socio-economic systems at the global and national levels, the associated changes of urban communities life. Urban development trends in the modern world are studied in terms of industrial revolution, involving the introduction of intelligent information technology in everyday practice. We analyze the “smart” city as one of the most common concepts, offering the solution of environmental and socio-economic problems, the opportunities for sustainable development. The main features of the “smart” cities are examined on examples. The possibilities of innovation development of Russian cities are inquired, Moscow’s and Russia’s places in the international rankings are examined. The most attractive for investment regions and cities of Russia are considered.