the article studies the key aspects of the development of digitalization in Russia and the modern world. The analysis of the use of digital technologies by the population of Russia and other indicators. The state of the digital economy in Russia is analyzed in comparison with other countries. The problems of development are identified and solutions are presented to accelerate the process of digitalization of the economy in Russia. The main directions of the development strategy of digitalization of the Russian economy in the framework of the program "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation" are considered.