RISK MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IN RUSSIA

The article presents the theoretical aspects of risk management, reflects the results of rail transport activities for 2015–2017 in the direction of transport of passengers and cargo in Russia. The degree of development of risk management methods and mechanisms in domestic and foreign sources has been analyzed. The purpose of the study: the development of theoretical provisions, the development of recommendations to improve the methods and mechanisms of risk management of the transport industry. Methods and methodology: methods of empirical, theoretical research, economic and comparative analysis, analysis of scientific research, statistics, grouping. Results. The analysis resulted in the development of a number of recommendations and measures to reduce and prevent the risks of the enterprise of the transport industry. Practical implications. The results of the analysis can be used for the spatial development strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025.