Rusatom Overseas JSC, Moscow, Russian Federation

The article made a comparative analysis of scientific research carried out in recent years the field management development transport complex Russia. A grouping works by different authors areas was out, as well proposals for further were given. Based on completed research, an attempt to build structure scientists into single system form global concept managing inland water Russian Federation. It noted that greatest interest river is cost optimization and efficiency improvement, improvement state regulation mechanisms public-private partnership, integrated industry formation support network combined cargo terminals. least developed issues are indicated at moment, namely: regulatory port activities, tariff policy taxation hubs, use sustainable general enterprises particular, building effective internal control enterprises.