IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF THE VILLAGE
The author lists the reasons explaining the need of the policy of import substitution in Russia. These reasons are related to the financial and economic indicators, both external and internal. The main impediments to the intensification of this program are also indicated. The paper describes the mechanisms that contribute to the formation of the public policy stimulating innovative import substitution. The import substitution strategy involves the development of programs for the whole country and by the region. These programs should include the development of mechanical engineering, the creation of new competitive technologies, innovation, etc. This will make possible the transition to knowledge-based and high-tech production. Particular attention should be paid to the social sphere of rural development, its infrastructure and personnel potential. Import substitution should result in the competitiveness of domestic products, the development of the internal market of raw materials and food.