Crimea Silkworm Breeding Economy Branch and the Project "One Belt - One Road": Points of Attraction and Prospect

Abstract

The article presents the results of the author's research on the development of the silkworm breeding industry of the Crimea in the framework of the implementation of the project “One Belt - One Road”. Analysis of silk production in the Crimea during different time periods indicates the presence of high bioclimatic potential of the territory and the activity success. Until 1990, silkworm breeding industry was subsidized by the government. Despite favorable natural conditions for the development of sericulture in the Crimea, in the mid-90s of the last century without subsidies the industry fell into complete decay. The main reasons are the specifics of production (narrow-season activity and employment, high labor intensity, low degree of mechanization, fragmentation of production stages, etc.) and lack of due attention (third-grade industry which was not perceived as economically advantageous, giving preference to other crops - fruits, berries, essential oil, grapes). The support of the federal and regional authorities allows developing this activity in the Crimea. Using the existing production and scientific potential, it is required to combine efforts to create new industries, supporting the development of the real economy sector stimulating employment and small and medium businesses.