Competitive market space in the context of the need to increase the competitiveness of the Russian economic system

The article considers the conceptual framework of the content essence of competition, the conditions for the formation of approaches for high competitiveness of business entities as the main element of the functioning of the market economy. The article analyzes the current state of the competitive market space in Russia. A comparative assessment of the state of the Russian competitive environment in 2016 and 2020 is carried out in the context of: determining the areas with the highest (and lowest) degree of influence on the competitive market, guidelines for strengthening competitive positions, positive effects of competition for business entities, etc. The key directions of increasing the competitiveness of business entities are formulated. An up-to-date set of methods for assessing competitiveness is presented. The advantages of healthy competition in the system of market relations for the growth of the welfare of economic entities, the economic development of the country and, accordingly, the improvement of the standard of living of the population are determined. In Russia, at present, the development and implementation of state programs for the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the regions is insufficient for the formation of an effective competitive market environment for the economy in the regions. While the development of healthy competitive relations allows the most effective impact on market mechanisms in the regions, and also contributes to the sustainable development of socio-economic, technical areas of the economy. And the key task of the state in this case is to provide opportunities for realizing the competitive potential of the region, that is, its readiness for effective competition and sustainable functioning of a certain competitive market environment. The formation of such an environment ensures the effectiveness of interregional and international relations of the region, which leads to positive effects in the socio-economic development of the state as a whole.