Problems and prospects for the development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas of the Republic of Bashkortostan

Abstract

This article actualizes the need to develop diversification, non-agricultural activities, alternative employment in rural areas. The development of tourism, small and medium-sized businesses in the field of ethno-economics, the formation of a network of production and consumer cooperatives are considered as key factors to increase the sustainability of the socio-economic development of rural areas, reduce unemployment and improve the quality of life of villagers. The categories “ethnic economy” and “ethnic entrepreneurship” are distinguished. The tendencies of development of ethno-entrepreneurial activity in various regions of the Russian Federation, including the Republic of Bashkortostan, are analyzed. As a result of the study, the feasibility of adjusting federal, regional and municipal programs for the development of small and medium-sized businesses, agricultural production and consumer cooperation and the inclusion of proposals for the development of ethnic entrepreneurship in them is substantiated. Prospects and mechanisms for stimulating the activation of specific areas of ethnic entrepreneurship and ethnic cooperation in the Republic of Bashkortostan are highlighted.