Eastern Yakutia: demographic processes in the post-Soviet period

This article reflects the statistical analysis of all demographic indexes of East Yakutia for the post-Soviet period (1989-2010), which shows its deterioration. Also depopulation occurred. However, despite negative processes, there are prerequisites for recovery of demographic potential. Optimism is connected with megaproject implementation, which can revive it. In 2007 the investment project "Complex Development of the Tomponsky Mining Region» was adopted for realization in the republic.