Determinants of social inequality in Russian regions in the context of global digital transformation

The processes taking place in the world threaten the Russian state with a breach of internal stability, so there are increasing demands on the quality of the policy pursued by the social institutions of the country. It is emphasized that the priority in this respect is the solution of urgent tasks in the sphere of economic development. Firstly, the country needs a comprehensive, detailed, resource-supported import substitution policy aimed at more effective inclusion of the national economy in the global division of labor. This will allow the effective use of the economic potential of the subjects of the federation, which can become a factor in overcoming regional differentiation of social development. Secondly, it is necessary to form a socio-economic model adequate to modern global challenges, which involves the transformation of the existing system of social ties and the transition to new practices of implementation of social relations. The task of modernizing the social policy of the state in the direction of smoothing the inequality of citizens, taking into account the influence of the factor of deep regional differentiation and social risks of the digital transition comes to the fore. The ultimate goal of such actions should be the formation of a more equitable society.