Directions for integrated development of coastal areas of the region

The article provides an assessment of the current state of development of coastal territories and maritime activities in the Russian Federation using the example of the Republic of Kalmykia. In particular, a strategic analysis of the positive and negative factors characterizing the development of coastal areas and the maritime activities of the region is presented. The authors pay special attention to the priority areas of integrated coastal zone management within the framework of strategic planning of the region ‘s economy, Among them, the promotion of the competitiveness of marine industries and the development of export capacity, Promotion of marine products in the domestic and foreign markets, Increasing production and export of fish and seafood, creating conditions, Contribute to attracting and securing highly qualified personnel for coastal and marine activities, To increase the export of tourism services through the development of marine tourism and recreation, Promotion of major interregional infrastructure projects relevant for the integrated development of several Russian regions, such as: Development of port infrastructure in the Astrakhan region, the Republic of Dagestan and the Republic of Kalmykia.