The article is devoted to the consideration of the topic of marketplaces in the context of the dynamic development of online commerce and increased interest from consumers and businesses in this business model, because currently marketplaces are becoming increasingly popular for both sellers and buyers, due to their convenience, wide range and availability of goods and services. The article substantiates the relevance of this research related to the growing popularity of marketplaces and their importance for e-commerce. The authors draw attention to the advantages and limitations of the marketplace business model, providing an analytical justification of their significance and potential for businesses, and the authors also make judgments on how businesses can effectively use marketplaces in their sales strategies, as well as on the role of marketplaces in the modern economy and society. Judgments based on data analysis and the experience of other companies are given, which will help businesses better understand the features of marketplaces and develop effective sales strategies. The purpose of the study is to investigate the advantages and limitations of the marketplace business model, as well as to provide practical recommendations for businesses seeking to successfully join marketplaces. It is noted that the study has a novelty and presents new research findings that contribute to the academic community and the practical field of business. Based on the analysis of the research data, judgments are made about the importance of marketplaces for various spheres of business, economy and society as a whole. Thus, the article provides valuable information about marketplaces, their advantages and limitations, as well as offers recommendations for businesses, the academic community and regulatory authorities, contributing to the development of this business model and improving the efficiency of online trading.

Through a methodology of documentary and dialectical basis, in the article, the authors investigate the methodological foundations of the spatial development of the region, through the study of its content and conceptual instrument. In the same way, different points of view on the concept of "region" are presented, the fundamental methodological elements of the formation and organization of the socio-economic development of the region are listed, characterizing the potential of natural resources and the socio-economic development of the municipal districts. Based on this information, the region's place in the social division of labor was determined, the development prospects of the districts were outlined, and the cause-and-effect relationships of the region's socioeconomic indicators were also established. By way of conclusion, everything indicates that the socio-economic development of the region under modern conditions is seen, in the first place, in self-sufficiency. Therefore, your accumulated potential must first be assessed to make a real assessment and then organize a search for the missing resources and funds. The use of a type of strategic management at all levels of management of the political system is the key to a balanced and successful development.