Territorial Capital of the Central Federal District: Approaches to Spatial Mapping Using GIS Technologies

Authors

  • Evgeniy M. Buchwald Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences
  • Yulia A. Solovey Belgorod State National Research University
  • Elena A. Stryabkova Belgorod State National Research University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2687-0932-2026-53-1-5-17

Keywords:

territorial capital, Central Federal District, GIS, spatial analysis, mapping, composite index, regional development, data visualization, socioeconomic differentiation, digital platforms, public administration

Abstract

This article presents scientifically based approaches to assessing and spatially mapping the territorial capital of the constituent entities of the Central Federal District using geographic information systems (GIS). With territorial development playing an increasingly important role in the country's socioeconomic growth strategy, the need for comprehensive visualization and analysis of multidimensional indicators reflecting the economic, human, infrastructural, and social potential of the regions has become increasingly urgent. The authors have developed a methodology for constructing a composite index of territorial capital, including the normalization and weighting of key indicators by group. Based on data from Rosstat and industry agencies, an assessment of capital levels in the regions of the Central Federal District for 2024 was conducted. GIS technologies (QGIS, ArcGIS) allowed spatial modeling and compiling thematic maps, revealing a clear development hierarchy: from highly concentrated cores (Moscow, Moscow Region) to peripheral territories with low capitalization. Spatial patterns were identified, including the linear concentration of capital along main transport corridors and the formation of industrial and logistics clusters. The study shows that GIS support allows not only for visualization but also for forecasting territorial development trends, making it an effective tool for government agencies and strategic planners. The authors' findings can be used in developing regional modernization programs, investment attraction, and balanced spatial development.

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Author Biographies

Evgeniy M. Buchwald, Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Doctor of Economics, Professor, Chief Scientific Officer of the Center for Federal Relations and Regional Development, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: buchvald@mail.ru

Yulia A. Solovey, Belgorod State National Research University

Postgraduate Student of the Department of Applied Economics and Economic Security, Belgorod, Russia
E-mail: 1134971@bsuedu.ru

Elena A. Stryabkova, Belgorod State National Research University

Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of Applied Economics and Economic Security, Belgorod, Russia
E-mail: stryabkova@bsuedu.ru

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2026-03-30

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Buchwald, E. M., Solovey, Y. A., & Stryabkova, E. A. (2026). Territorial Capital of the Central Federal District: Approaches to Spatial Mapping Using GIS Technologies. Economics. Information Technologies, 53(1), 5-17. https://doi.org/10.52575/2687-0932-2026-53-1-5-17

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