Conceptual framework for the organization of rural areas: a study based on the identification of agglomeration patterns

Introduction. In recent years, the concept of Russian rural development has been designed, which include the organization of rural agglomerations and key settlements. This concept is being implemented within the administrative boundaries of municipal and urban districts. However, it is not expected to completely solve the problems of rural development. Therefore, it has become relevant to explore alternative options for organizing the territorial structure and justifying new objects for managing rural development processes. The purpose of this article is to propose a conceptual approach to the formation of agglomerated groups of settlements based on the zoning and socio-economic profiling of rural and non-urbanized areas.