Key Directions of Agricultural Export Development in Russian Regions

Steady growth of global demand for agricultural products provides opportunities Russian economic development. Since the country’s considerable (but geographically heterogeneous) potential and government policies encourage import substitution food exports, main possibilities export development should be explored considering regional differences. The present research substantiates feasibility development, assesses offers recommendations on export-oriented agri-food industries. Criteria-based assessment cluster analysis methods were applied. study database includes quantitative indicators agriculture trade dynamics observed in regions. At first stage, generalisation relevant publications, world experience current trends allowed us to substantiate sector. second order assess orientation, openness international involvement markets, a methodology was proposed tested Central Black Earth region data. third approach created classify regions examine production foreign market. proposes exports most prospective presented approaches findings can used strategies programmes monitoring sectors. Future focus methodological design assessing modelling markets.