Ecovillages as a perspective form

The article gives a short history of the ecovillages’ emergence, notes increasing scientific interest that shows itself in the growing number of publications on various aspects of their creation and functioning. Ecovillages are one of the forms of village revival, their number is increasing in all regions of the country. Owing to a clear trend of rising organic goods consumption, business shows growing interest in their production. Ecovillages are classified according totheir founders and motivation for their creation. A special consideration is given to management issues. It is noted that to ensure a sustainable development of ecovillages, their compact arrangement is necessary. Ecovillages belong to an innovative type of settlements of the post-industrial period.