The article discusses the problems of modeling the interface of evolutionary and institutional changes and economic growth rates in Russia and Central Asian countries. The purpose of the work. To consider the relationship between evolutionary and institutional changes and economic growth rates in Russia and Central Asian countries. Methodology. The research uses methods of historical and economic analysis, theory of industrial and technological balance of the economy, system paradigm, evolutionary and institutional theory, expert and analytical assessments. Results. The interrelation of evolutionary and institutional changes and economic growth rates in Russia and Central Asian countries is analyzed. The article examines modern challenges affecting the institutional structure of the region's economies, including global economic transformations, geopolitical changes and the adaptation of national institutions to new conditions. Special attention is paid to the issues of regional integration, the influence of global actors on the institutional environment of Central Asian countries and the prospects for the formation of a sustainable economic model within the framework of the Eurasian partnership. Conclusions. The future of economic growth in Russia and Central Asian countries largely depends on the effectiveness of ongoing reforms and the ability of institutions to adapt to global challenges. In the context of increasing competition in global markets, the strategy of flexible cumulative integration, focused on the development of infrastructure, digital economy and innovation, is becoming a priority. The development of international cooperation, attracting investments and improving the quality of economic process management will allow the countries of the region to minimize institutional risks and ensure sustainable development.
Zoidov et al. (Fri,) studied this question.