Practice of rural settlement development in foreign countries

The article discusses the main approaches to the development of rural areas, that are used abroad. One of the strategic directions of most countries of the world is the revitalization of rural areas. The problems of rural areas, as a rule, are the same: the small number and aging of the population, underdeveloped or complete lack of infrastructure, the lack of, for example, a store, the minimum necessary services, Internet connection, stable work and, accordingly, wages have led to the fact that young people leave the village. At the same time, rural areas play a significant role in the development of the country, as they primarily ensure the country's food security, which is an integral part of national security, the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, the improvement of the demographic situation in rural settlements, the development of infrastructure, and the cultivation of environmentally friendly products. That is why, in modern conditions, foreign experience in solving problems of the popularization and development of rural settlements is of great interest