Digitalization as a transforming tool for the strategic development of the territory

The research considers digitalization as a tool for achieving and transforming the priorities for the strategic development of the territory. The paper presents the strategic targets and the development priorities of the Russian Federation. The possibilities of the digitalization processes development in the city of Yekaterinburg are investigated. The methodological basis of the study is based on the theoretical concepts of strategic management, regional and spatial economics. The approaches of Russian scientists to strategies and digital economy are ridentified by logical, dialectical, causal methods and the analysis of statistical indicators. A list of indicators is proposed to evaluate the development of digitalization processes. The study reveals the need to improve the digital economy in the Russian Federation and its regions. Growth forecast for the digital economy in Yekaterinburg is presented. The study can be useful for university and PhD students, researchers, experts devising (updating) the strategies for the social and economic development of the territories, public and municipal officials and other interested persons.