Return migration as a measure for socio-economic development of rural territories

Migration outflow from the regions that are “donors” of human capital accumulates a complex of problems in the economy. The article analyzes the migration movement in the Republic of Buryatia for the period from 2014 to 2019, when there was a predominance of intraregional population flow, in particular, migration to Ulan-Ude as a regional administrative center and suburban settlements. The results of a sample survey allowed us to distinguish the following groups of population with sufficient migration potential: the first group — urban dwellers of mature age (from 45 years old) who have reached the limits of advancement and who want to engage in labour activities in their rural homeland, the second — urban dwellers who are not satisfied with life in the city, but the change of place of residence is hindered by financial difficulties, the third group is labour reserves located in the rural settlements themselves. For each abovementioned group of population we have proposed measures to prevent its further migration to cities.