Creative economy in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): development prospects

Abstract

In the world practice, the development of a creative economy has become a new direction in the development of socio-economic relations in society. This term was first described in the early 2000s in international economic studies. Thus, the definition was given that the basis of the creative economy is creative work, with characteristics such as diversity and adaptation to rapidly changing conditions. In Russian science, the creative economy began to be studied not so long ago, but interest in it is growing rapidly. Thus, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives has launched several projects based on an extraordinary creative approach: these are the Atlas of Creative Industries, Best Creative Practices, etc. Thus, in our country, the creative economy is understood as the active interaction of society, business and government, along with social entrepreneurship. The article discusses the possibilities of developing a creative economy in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The components of the creative capital index, estimated in 2019 according to the city of Yakutsk, are described. A detailed description of the support for the region’s innovative infrastructure is given. The directions of development of the creative economy of the republic are considered, it is concluded that despite the fact that the region’s economy is based on the extractive industries, the region has all the prerequisites for the formation of a creative economy ecosystem, and with the full support of regional executive authorities.