Issues of state regulation investment and innovation activities in the Russian Federation

The article discusses issues related to state regulation of investment processes in the Russian economy at the present stage. The state, along with all participants in the investment process, is interested in creating an investment infrastructure, in financing research and development work, in developing long-term strategic plans for innovative development, since investments allow the development of the economy. A favorable environment for the development of investment activities in the regions allows supporting Russian business and ensuring its competitiveness. The activity of the state is an institution of investment relations to regulate and support the investment regime at the international, national and regional levels. Authors disclose the importance and need to increase the level of financial support for investments in fixed assets, considering territorial investment climate components and the existing certain barriers in organizing investment activities, since without solving this issue, it is impossible to solve in the future issues related to the growth of the country’s economy.