Tools for assessing the level of development of digital technologies in Russia (on the example of the Far East)

The article presents tools for assessing the potential of the sphere of info communications in the constituent regions of the Far East of Russia. The indicators characterizing the level of development of digital technologies in the constituent regions of Russia are defined. Recommendations for increasing the level of digital transformation of basic sectors of the economy and social sphere are proposed. The study identified indicators characterizing the level of development of digital technologies in the regions of RussiaNumerical calculations of the integral index of the main indicators of the development potential of the digital economy of the FEFD constituent regions are carried out. Built histogram of rating of constituent regions of the Far Eastern Federal district on the composite index and individual indicators. The authors note that a comparison of research results with data from the National Research University, Higher School of Economics shows comparable values for the positions occupied by the regions of the FEFD in terms of the main indicators of the development of the digital economy. This assessment tool adequately reflects the real state of digital technologies development in the FEFD constituent regions and can be used for analysis and evaluation in other regions of the country. Recommendations for increasing the level of digital transformation of the basic sectors of the economy and social sphere are proposed. In the future, the proposed method of evaluation can be replicated to assess the level of readiness of any subject of the Federation to the transition to a new path of economic development.