In the paper historical models of economic success and an experience of transforming national development strategies are being examined with a view to determine and evaluate priority tasks for the promotion of economic growth.

The correlation between ensuring national economic security and strategic objectives as well as strategic projects is revealed.

The course of and the mechanisms for successful implementation of the May (2012 and 2018) Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation are analyzed. For the first time, the “red lines of economic security” are justified, determining vital areas of national economy and management where disruption means threats and risks in terms of fundamental challenges to national security and strategic development.