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Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia: Regional Projection

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  • B. V. Nikitin

    (Faculty of Geography, Moscow State University)

  • N. Yu. Zamyatina

    (Faculty of Geography, Moscow State University)

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Studies of the COVID-19 pandemic have repeatedly demonstrated that the role of spatial factors in the transmission of infection is significant. However, there is no universal spatial model thoroughly describing COVID-19 spread patterns. The paper proposes an original view on the centre-periphery model: regions are classified according to settlement pattern (static component) and openness (closedness) (dynamic component) characterising intensity of inter-regional human interactions (population flows). A total of 8 types of Russian regions are distinguished by the parameters of openness (closedness), population density and average size of a settlement. The course of the pandemic in the regions is analysed using the monthly trend of excess mortality, divided into three waves (acute phases) of COVID-19 spread. Empirical evidence shows that regions differ significantly in terms of the impact of the pandemic. Polarisation is the highest in the first wave, suggesting a greater role for spatial factors in the early stages of coronavirus outbreak. During the second and third waves, differences between regions begin to level out, probably influenced by internal socio-cultural and economic factors. The COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian regions allows us to rethink the traditional hierarchical concept of centre-periphery space. New dimensions are emerging: in addition to classical centres, there are remote frontier regions with similar functionality. Alongside the periphery is the outback (glubinka), close to the centre but paradoxically almost unaffected by its influence.

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  • B. V. Nikitin & N. Yu. Zamyatina, 2023. "Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia: Regional Projection," Regional Research of Russia, Springer, vol. 13(2), pages 271-286, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:rrorus:v:13:y:2023:i:2:d:10.1134_s2079970523700703
    DOI: 10.1134/S2079970523700703
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