The main features of the transformation of regional settlement systems in today's

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of modern operation and transformation of regional settlement systems in Ukraine. The differences in the structure of these systems and territorial organization in different regions, characterized transformation processes taking place in the regional settlement system in recent years: the rapid decline in population settlements, reducing the number of settlements, change their functions. In order to further optimize the functioning of regional settlement systems required quality of their social and geographical research.