DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION

Sergey A. Hmelev; Andrei Vasilchuk

doi:10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION

Published in Russian Journal of Management · Volume 14, Issue 8, 2026 · Pages 155–172 · Rubric: Risk management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172

Received: 15.09.2026 Accepted: 15.09.2026 Published: 20.09.2026

Authors

Sergey A. Hmelev

Andrei Vasilchuk

Sergey A. Hmelev

Academic degree: doctor of economic sciences

Science rang: professor

Russian University of Cooperation Moscow

Andrei Vasilchuk

Russian University of Cooperation Russian Federation

ABSTRACT

The article examines the digital infrastructure of hard-to-reach territories as a way to reduce their economic isolation and ensuring regional economic security. It is shown that sustainable Internet access expands the opportunities of residents and economic entities to interact with markets, financial institutions, public authorities, and the labour market. The study identifies specific business operations for which digital infrastructure can reduce dependence on physical distance. It is substantiated that digital accessibility contributes to the integration of remote territories into regional economic relations, while not eliminating the constraints associated with the physical movement of goods, resources, and workers.

KEYWORDS

regional economic security, hard-to-reach territories, digital infrastructure, economic isolation, economic activity

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Hmelev S. A., Vasilchuk A. S. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION // Russian Journal of Management. 2026. no. 8. pp. 155-172. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172. (Date of access 14.10.2026).

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Sergey A. Hmelev, Vasilchuk A. S.. "DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION." Russian Journal of Management 14.8 (2026): 155-172. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172.

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Hmelev S. A., Vasilchuk A. S. (2026). DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION. Russian Journal of Management, 14(8), 155-172. https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172

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Sergey A. Hmelev, Vasilchuk A. S.. "DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF HARD-TO-REACH TERRITORIES AS A WAY TO REDUCE ECONOMIC ISOLATION AND ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION." Russian Journal of Management 14, no. 8 (2026): 155-172. https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2026-14-8-155-172.

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