Scientific Journal of KubSAU

Theme of the study is to explore priorities and mechanisms of state support of development of rural territories in the EU. The goal is to consider the priorities of the European countries in the management of development of rural territories. To achieve this goal have been resolved following tasks: we have studied the European concept of rural development, analysed by the European institutional framework to support the development of rural areas, considered priorities and mechanisms of financing of programs of development of rural territories. The study used economic and statistical methods and a systematic approach. The study is based on the study of legislative acts of the European Union, author’s calculations.It is determined that the management of development of rural territories in the EU is implemented in accordance with territorial-ness of the approach. It is revealed that the development of rural areas became the second of the General directions in the common agricultural policy of the EU. It is shown that a program of development of rural areas OS-based on six priorities established by the EU regulation, and is funded by Xia from the European agricultural Fund for rural development (EAFRD), with mandatory co-financing from national or regional budgets. Basic provisions, conclusions and recommendations can be used by the authorities of the Russian Federation for the formation of an effective system of sustainable development of rural areas. The author concludes that the European model of rural development is comprehensive and the rural territory is considered as a unified socio-economic and natural complex, and accordingly measures for the development of rural territories have a wide range of areas, from preserving and enhancing ecosystems agriculture and forestry to create jobs in rural areas