Social and legal regulation of innovation processes in the development of agriculture of arctic regions: state and prospects

The aim of this article is revealing the essence of the social and legal regulation of innovative processes in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. The paper discusses the main factors affecting the results of functioning of the enterprises of agro-industrial complex of the district. It shows the dynamics of the main indicators of the industry in 2010-2015. The article analyzes the basic laws of the county government, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of innovation processes in the agricultural sector, and identifies problems and prospects for the implementation of innovative programs in the agricultural sector of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District.