Current Challenges of Sustainable Rural Development in Russia: Trends and Prospects

The article proves that the concept of sustainable development of rural areas for many years rather consistently formed in international and Russian law, but so far has not advanced any further than consolidating general principles. It is worth proceeding to the next phase of the implementation of the concept under consideration, and discuss (and then standardize) the list of specific practical steps. They should include both a set of static measures aimed at overcoming challenges of the current state of rural areas, as well as dynamic opposition to the global threats of our time (for example, climate change processes). This will require the development of additional implementation back-up measures, including the extension of women’s land rights, support for traditional rural culture and agricultural tourism.