The article analyzes the concept of the state program of the Russian Federation «Integrated development of rural areas». In the context of the multifunctional role of agriculture, its relations with other state programs and national projects are investigated; the systemic shortcomings of the adopted version of the program are criticized. The authors believe that the state program does not respond to modern challenges to the development of rural areas and does not contain innovative solutions to the accumulated problems in this area. Preliminary recommendations on the adjustment of the structure and content of the state program «Integrated development of rural areas».
