On the basis of results of the research the rating of administrative districts have been determined and districts with high, middle and low effectiveness according to socio-economic development have been singled out. Strategy of development of rural territories has been scientifically grounded. For valuable development of rural territories it is necessary to develop its internal potential, support the revival of small and middle business in the village, create new workplaces, renew a social infrastructure. 

rural territories, transformation processes, specialization, investment attractiveness, strategy of development