Increase in investment appeal and competitiveness of agrarian and industrial complex of the Volga region

In article, dynamics and tendencies of development of production of main types of agricultural products (grain, meat, milk), whole-milk and sausage products, production of bakery in the Russian Federation, the Volga Region Federal District and the Volga region are analysed. The characteristics of major factors of investment attractiveness of the regions included into the Volga Region Federal District where 15% of all agricultural products of the Russian Federation are being produced has been carried out. It is substantiated that without proper state support it is ompossible to increase profitability of agrarian industries and, consequently, attract short-term and long-term private investments.