One of the modern global trends is the accelerated formation of a “blue economy” based on transport and logistics, resource-raw materials and other capabilities of the seas and oceans, which occupy more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. The article substantiates the growth of the geo-economic and geopolitical significance of the World Ocean for Russia and the realization of its geopolitical and geo-economic inter-ests. Based on a critical review of research and the views of domestic and foreign scientists concerned the implementation of the geo-economic and geopolitical strategies of world and some leading regional actors, the interests and opportunities of Russia and its business structures in the regions of the World Ocean are shown. The geo-economic and geopolitical aspects of the presence of Russia are examined with a focus on the activities of national business structures, the Navy as well. The priority areas of Russia's presence in the regions of the World Ocean are determined