Factors of internal migration in Russia

The study of internal migration factors is a relevant issue of scientific research, since managing them one can control the resettlement within a country, thereby preserving the quantitative and qualitative parameters of the population and the demographic balance of the territories. The purpose of the article is a meaningful analysis of the internal migration factors. The study is conducted on the basis of statistical data of the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation. To carry out this study, we have collected the main social and economic, as well as other indicators for all the constituent territories of the Russian Federation for 2008-2017, and their correlation with the migration growth in the same regions has been studied. As a result of the research, the main factors of the internal migration that affect migration growth have been identified. The most pronounced ones turned out to be the correlation of the migration growth indicators and the correlation of indicators characterizing the standard of living of the population, that is the average monthly nominal accrued wages, GRP and per capita incomes. The practical significance of the study is in the use of the results obtained in the formation of migration policy.