The development of reindeer herding as an important factor in the livelihood of the northern Russia population

The study discusses the current situation of reindeer herding in Russia. The paper notes that this branch of traditional agriculture plays an important role in the livelihood of the peoples of the North. The research analyzes venison production in the Federal Districts of Russia. Particular attention is paid to the sale of venison in the Russian Federation by categories of farms and distribution channels. The study identifies the problems of reindeer herding caused by an acute shortage of qualified personnel, low profitability, unregulated interregional relations to monitor the status and use of reindeer pastures. In the authors' opinion, to halt the decline in the number of reindeers, it is necessary to increase financial support for reindeer herding enterprises and reindeer herders. Income can be increased by the modernization of core product and by-product processing and their further availability on domestic and international markets.