The Industrial Potential of the Donetsk People’s Republic in Historical Perspective

This paper presents a comprehensive historical and economic analysis addressing the formation and development of the industrial potential of the Donbas region. The methodological framework of the research is based on a multidisciplinary, problem-historical, and system-structural approach, which substantiates the overall logic of the study and ensures its coherence and focus on achieving the set objectives. Additionally, specific methods of economic analysis are employed to justify the main conclusions of the work and provide recommendations for their implementation. The paper examines key trends in the formation and development of the industrial potential of Donbas, assesses the current state of the industry in the Donetsk People's Republic, and substantiates the strategic priorities for industrial development in this new region of the Russian Federation. The pivotal role of the Russian state in the entire historical development of the region is emphasized. The theoretical and practical significance of the study lies in its comprehensive historical and economic analysis, which has enabled the formulation of strategic priorities for the development of the industrial potential of the DPR at the present stage. The results contribute to the advancement of historical and economic scholarship in the republic, given the interdisciplinary nature of the research, which incorporates both historical and economic sciences.