Elena Belkina, Mariya Zaytseva, Tamara Tsatkhlanova, Oleg Tsedinov, Elena Goretskaya
The problem chosen by the authors for scientific research is undoubtedly relevant and is determined by the exacerbation of the issues of socio-economic development of rural areas. Determining the key areas of organizational and economic measures of state regulation of rural development is a necessity to overcome the protracted structural crisis in the countryside. In addition to the state, regions, municipalities, business structures and the local community should be involved in the implementation of state policy for the development of rural territories. Key words: rural areas, local initiatives, projects, grants.