The Greenhouse Industry in Russia: Current Status and State Policies for Industry Support and Education

The greenhouse industry in Russia has overcome a dramatic decline in the 1990s, but has not recovered completely. Greenhouse production in Russia is gathering momentum and becoming more stable every year. However, the industry faces various challenges, one of which is a severe lack of qualified personnel. In this paper, we describe the current situation in the industry, and the technological features of different types of greenhouses. We also present an overview of state support policies for the greenhouse industry. Finally, we describe the agricultural education system in Russia, with a focus on supplying skilled personnel for the greenhouse industry.