The article considers the dynamics of the system of regional development state regulation in Russia. The stages of state regulation are identified through the use of dialectical and historical-logical analysis methods. The basic goals, achievements and shortcomings are identified at each stage. The consequences of regulation are considered under the prism of asymmetry problem of socio-economic space as a reflection of dominant values of sociality or effectiveness in regional policies, and as a measurement of practical management effectiveness. The conclusion on the substantial theoretical and methodological shortcomings of regional development regulation is argued
Keywords
regional development, government control, regional differentiation