Dmitrii V. Griaznykh

the chapter is devoted to the study of the environmental advantages of rural areas in comparison with urban areas, as well as the analysis of key challenges and opportunities for sustainable rural development. The study uses a comparative approach to assess the environmental situation in urban and rural areas, taking into account the historical, social and economic aspects that shape the state of the environment. Special emphasis is placed on the concepts of rational use of natural resources and sustainable development, which offer effective ways to overcome environmental problems. Among such...