Transformation of the territorial organization of Karelian isthmus population in 20th century: the middle of 40s-the beginning of 50s

Abstract

The geodemographical aspects of the development of Karelian isthmus territory during the forming of a part of regional system of settlement in the Leningrad region (oblast) were analyzed. The immigration processes dynamics on the territory of Karelian isthmus, which was transferred from Finland to Soviet Union was studied on the basis of mostly unpublished local governmental statistics data. Comparative analysis of recovery rates of demographic potential of Karelian isthmus and of other Leningrad region districts, which were affected by Great Patriotic War, is carried out. Main spatial differences of first (1940-1941) and second (1944-1949) colonization results are provided and their causes are analyzed. The special attention is given to the characteristic of urbanization processes on new developed territory. The role of the changes in economic-geographical situation of transferred territories during the processes of transformation of territorial organization of population is shown as well.