Abstract
The problem of the development of socio-cultural infrastructure in the context of economic and political changes, including changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is relevant for the modern Russian economy, is considered. The concept of socio-cultural infrastructure is given, the classifications of its elements are analyzed. The loss of the ability of municipal institutions to meet the socio-cultural needs of various categories of the population was noted. Changes in the composition of leisure needs and in the ways of obtaining social and cultural services (the transition of the audience to the Internet) are revealed. The data obtained and the results of the study can be used by federal and regional authorities and management in the development of management decisions, drawing up strategic programs for the development of infrastructure for socio-cultural purposes and the sphere of culture.