摘要：The article analyzes the dynamics of the main indicators characterizing the conditions and results of human potential development in the regions included in the Ural Federal District of Russia, including labor productivity. Particular attention is paid to assessing the regions' intellectual potential, indicators of development of a scientific activity, and reproduction of scientific potential. The trends of the number of scientific organizations, the number of scientific workers and graduate students, and research costs are analyzed. The development of innovation infrastructure facilities in the regions of the Ural Federal District is considered separately. The conclusion is drawn about a significant and increasing unevenness in the conditions of a new normal.
