Spatial development strategy of Russia until 2030 and rural policy

Sustainable socio-economic development of rural areas is one of the main directions of spatial development in Russia. They occupy a large developed part of the country, while the standard and quality of life of the rural population is significantly lower compared to the city. The problems of rural areas are not fully reflected in the “Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 with a forecast up to 2036”. Priority was given to urban agglomerations and about 2300 main settlements, among which the proportion of villages is insignificant. The article examines the risks of this approach and the main disadvantages of rural development tools, including the State Program “Integrated Rural Development”. Proposals have been put forward to improve the rural development policy, including measures to ensure its legal and financial support.