The article examines the role and importance of investment policy in modern Russia. Due to the different socio-economic level of the regions of the Russian federal state, issues that cause their development remain relevant. The combined contribution of the regions to the national economy creates a synergetic effect, which leads to an increase in the gross domestic product, an improvement in the quality of life of citizens, growth of geopolitical status of the country. In this regard, investment activity remains a priority strategic direction, as an integral part of the economy, aimed at the structural transformation of its potential and increasing efficiency. The theoretical aspects of the regional strategy and ways to increase investment attractiveness are analyzed, the classification of scientific concepts of modern research on the identification of regional development priorities is presented, a strategy for increasing the investment attractiveness of the region is produced. The purpose of the study is conditioned by the need to produce recommendations for improving the investment climate in Russia for the sustainable development of the national economy. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the identification of strategic priorities for increasing the investment attractiveness of regions and the key tasks of these priorities. To achieve this goal, the work uses a wide range of general scientific methods and approaches: dialectical, scientific abstractions, system analysis and synthesis. The theoretical basis includes the works of domestic and foreign scientists, which analyze various aspects of the studied problems. In conclusion, the author identifies and characterizes the main strategic priorities of increasing the investment attractiveness of the region in order to balance the situation of the future economic downturn, which will inevitably occur after the completion of deterrent measures related to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
