Macroregional identity in the system of intangible resources for territorial development

Discussions about specific substantive markers of macroregional identity are gradually becoming part of spatial projections of identity and new contours of the identitarian research field. The article reveals the essence of such concepts as intangible development resources, spatial/territorial identity and macroregion. A review of the authors' publications devoted to the designated problem is conducted, on the basis of which the author argues that there is no generally accepted interpretation of the phenomenon in Russian science. Based on the constructivist approach and proceeding from the identification of the concepts of spatiality and territoriality, the author understands macroregional identity as a constructed level of spatial-territorial identification, occupying a middle place between regional and national identities, built into the identification matrix, characterized by an understanding of belonging to a macroregion, conditioned by geographical, natural and climatic parameters and historical and cultural homogeneity, which contribute to interregional integration. It is concluded that innovative practices of positive strengthening of the macro-regional level of territorial identification contribute to strengthening of Russian national identity and influence consolidation processes at the macro-regional and national levels.

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