Prospects of the organization of family business in the Russian Federation

The article discusses the concept and essence of family business. The examples of the largest, global, family-owned businesses. Identified the main types of family businesses, and their organizational and legal forms. Determined the most common areas of activity in the family business. A comparative analysis of the peculiarities of doing a family and traditional business. Particular attention is given to the prospects of the organization and development of the family business in the Russian Federation.