On the need for state support for the development of rural tourism as a type of non-agricultural activity in the Pskov Region

Abstract

In rural areas, new challenges are emerging caused by the crisis in the agricultural sector of the economy. Despite the fact that agriculture remains a backbone branch of the national economy and at the same time the dominant economy of the territories, the structural crisis in it, which, despite the recent successes, has not yet been overcome, entailed a serious reduction in the number of jobs. It is obvious that the economy of the economy needs a serious restructuring, but not only to find ways to diversify economic activities, but also to use the development of rural areas with alternative types of employment. The article discusses rural tourism as one of the attractive forms of non-agricultural activities in the territory of an additional settlement, provided with not only jobs, but also considered rural tourism in general: attracting investment, income. However, in modern conditions, rural areas need an impulse; they can become state support for business activity in rural areas, which will be an example of non-agricultural entrepreneurship. Creation of broad forms and types of activities at the regional level of resources, an integrated approach to the use of natural and recreational, the use and improvement of the standard of living of the rural population.