Development of information and communication technologies as an indicator of the globalization: world trends and Russian specifics

The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) sector is viewed in the article as an indicator of the globalization. The role of ICT in the process of promoting export activities and creating prerequisites for the attraction of foreign direct investments is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the challenges of ICT development in Russia. Analysis is carried out with the consideration of special features of ICT development in different Russian regions.