Subject This article discusses the importance of rural areas in the development of the region. Objectives The article aims to analyze the socio-economic development of rural areas of the Volgograd Oblast. Conclusions Rural areas are the guarantor of food security, stability and independence of the State. Currently, Russian villages face a whole set of problems. Sustainable rural development is a capital-intensive process that requires significant investment. The regional authorities of the Russian Federation should pay close attention to rural areas and implement a set of measures to ensure their sustainable socio-economic development.
Keywords: rural area, sustainable development, State policy, agricultural production, national economic functions
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