Authors: Vladislav V. Bochko, Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Prof. of Enterprises Economics Dept., Ural State University of Economics

Vera I. Maydanik, Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Prof. of Foreign Economic Activity Dept., Ural State University of Economics

Irina N. Savelyeva, Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Prof. of Foreign Economic Activity Dept., Ural State University of Economics

Abstract: Entrepreneurship plays a significant part in the modern economic development of Russia. The article discusses the origin of the terms “entrepreneur” and “entrepreneurship”. The special attention is paid to the training process of entrepreneurs including various forms of game. The case of the Pyramid Program  considered in the article demonstrates the training process of would­be entrepreneurs.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, active forms in entrepreneurs training