THE FOOD SECURITY EVALUATION IN THE MURMANSK REGION
The food security evaluation in the Murmansk region with the complex method using the integral indicator is conducted. As a result, the basic criteria of the food security (physical accessibility, economic accessibility, food quality, food sufficiency and the food system stability) are considered and analyzed. Analysis of all thecriteria of foodsecurityfor the2000 - 2013years using thesystemindicators that characterizeeachof the criteria, is conducted. The overall level ofregional food security is determined and the problem areasof the regional food systemare identified. Identification of priority areas to overcome the negative trends in the various aspects of food security in the region and planning and implementationof measures to ensurefood securityin the Murmansk region are necessary in the future.