Abstract
The purpose of the study is to analyze the current state of socio–economic development of large cities of Kazakhstan, identify problems and develop proposals for their development. Methodology. In the course of the work, statistical and comparative economic analysis, methods of generalization and systematization were used. To identify the strengths and weaknesses, threats and advantages of the development of large cities, a SWOT analysis was conducted. With the help of the logical method, potential directions for the development of large cities of Kazakhstan were identified. Originality / value of the research. The study analyzed the socio-economic development of large cities, identified the strengths and weaknesses of their development, as well as identified threats and opportunities for the development of large cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Based on the analysis, the directions of development of large cities are proposed. Findings. During the analysis of the socio-economic development of large cities, it was revealed that in all large cities there is a certain factor determining its development. For example, in the cities of Aktau and Atyrau, a high income of the population is fixed, since the cities specialize in the extraction and processing of hydrocarbon raw materials, etc. The problems hindering the development of large cities include a high increase in the number of unemployed, a shortage of housing stock, the deterioration of utility networks, an increase in the number of citizens in need of social support, and a high level of atmospheric pollution. The directions of development of large cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan are proposed.