The mechanism for ensuring economic resilience of single-industry municipalities (monotowns)

purpose: to systemize and develop a comprehensive mechanism for ensuring the economic resilience of single-industry municipalities (monotowns), synthesizing the theoretical foundations of key economic paradigms and adapted to the modern challenges of Russia's spatial development. Methods. The research employs methods of theoretical synthesis and systemic analysis to integrate the principles of sustainable development theory, spatial development theory, economic diversification, and institutional and evolutionary economic geography. A structural-functional approach is also used to build a multi-level model of the mechanism and develop a typology of monotowns. Findings. Based on the analysis, the following results were obtained: an integrated mechanism for ensuring the economic resilience of monotowns was formed, consisting of three interconnected blocks: a system of principles (ideological foundation), a system of strategies (substantive vectors), and a system of tools (practical implementation); the key role of a multi-level institutional architecture coordinating the actions of federal, regional, and municipal authorities, businesses, and public structures was identified; a comprehensive typology of monotowns based on risk level and development potential was proposed, allowing for the differentiation of state support measures. Conclusions. The developed mechanism is proactive and aims at the systemic transformation of monotowns through economic diversification, infrastructure modernization, and targeted changes in the institutional environment. Its implementation enables a shift from a policy of palliative support to a strategy of structural transformation, turning monotowns from "risk zones" into "territories of opportunity," which is of strategic importance for enhancing Russia's resilience and national economic security.

monotowns, economic resilience, ensuring mechanism, economic diversification, institutional architecture, state policy, territorial development, regional economy