The article deals with the problem of the outflow of the rural population to the cities, which is associated with a long-term systematic policy of the Soviet government aimed at the industrialization and urbanization of the country. As a result, the city offers graduates of agricultural universities more attractive working and living conditions, which encourages young professionals to stay and work in the city. During the study period, the urban population in the country increased by 2.2%, while the rural population decreased by 5.1%. The lack of young specialists in the field of agriculture leads to many problems. To improve the state of the agro-industrial complex, it is necessary to eliminate the root cause and increase the attractiveness of life in the countryside.