Author: Yelena B. Dvoryadkina and Yekaterina I. Kaibicheva

Abstract:

The article generally outlines the content of the theories of local government and spatial development. It proves the necessity for identifying peripheral urban areas in the region allowing for these theories. The paper specifies particular aspects characterizing peripheral urban areas in the context of the theories of local government and spatial development and reveals their essence.

Keywords: peripheral urban areas; region; theories of spatial development; theories of local government.