METHODS OF STUDY THE TERRITORIAL IDENTITY OF THE DNIPROPETROVSK REGION RESIDENTS

Abstract

The methods for study of territorial identity (TI) residents of Dnepropetrovsk region proposes. This region has a long and complicated history of interaction and coexistence of different ethnic groups and political formations, and as a consequence - a complicated settlement and ethno-national structure. The definition "territorial identity" in the light of modern geographical studies is specified, its components are revealed, and directions of TI research topical for residents of Dnepropetrovsk region are characterized. The conceptual scheme research of TI inhabitants of the region is proposed. Positive developments and the consequences TI study and implementation of research results to the public and administrative spheres of life are identified.