THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAS INDUSTRY IN THE RUSSIA

The article examines the development of the gas industry in Russia, which is an important factor of social development that affects the technological structure of the economy, scientific and technological progress, the growth of labor productivity and income of the population. Providing energy is the basis for the development of civilization on Earth. In general, the fuel and energy complex is one of the driving forces of socio-economic development. Based on the importance of the gas industry for the socio-economic development of the country, it is important to ensure the stable functioning of this industry and its further development on the basis of increasing the efficiency of economic activity and increasing investment attractiveness. In this regard, the article pays special attention to the historical and economic analysis and scientific understanding of the development of the gas industry, its place and role in the socio-economic development of the country and individual regions. The reform of the socio-economic system in Russia, profound changes in industry and management systems have an impact on the entire spectrum of socio-economic relations, including sectoral economic systems. Solving the problem of increasing the efficiency of the gas industry involves studying both the internal mechanisms of its progressive movement and ways of effective reform