The National Interests of the Russian Federation in the Agricultural Sphere and Their Reflection in the New Food Security Doctrine

Abstract

Introduction: the changes in the social and economic situation in recent years and the sanctions policy towards the Russian Federation require adjustments to the main strategic interests and priorities of the Russian state’s policy in the field of agro-industrial complex and ensuring the country’s food security. The purpose of the work is to identify the main factors that influence the formation of new principles and interests of the state in the field of food security, their reflection in the basic documents on ensuring the national security of the Russian Federation. The methodological framework for the study is the method of scientific analysis, as well as the comparative method. The result of the research is to determine the main trends in the legal support of food security in the context of the constitutional and agrarian legislation reform. Conclusions: in comparison with the previous documents, it is concluded that the list of the state interests, goals and objectives in the field of agriculture is enlarged by strengthening the requirements of social security and social protection, as well as expanding national agricultural production in order to achieve a state of food independence, ensuring the export policy. In the context of the July 2020 decisions the all-Russian vote on Amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation justifies the increased importance of food security issues, creating conditions for improving the standard of living of citizens, social obligations of the state in the field of agriculture, and sustainable development of rural territories. It is pointed out that it is necessary to take into account the requirements of environmental safety in the strategic planning in the agri-food sector.