Small and medium business as a strategic factor of economic security of Russia

In this article, the authors note that in the current economic environment, small and medium-sized businesses are becoming one of the key links in the structure of any economy that is considered developed. In addition, it is these forms of management that are designed to ensure the economic security of the state. The role of small and medium-sized businesses for the economy of Russia and foreign countries is considered. The factors affecting the state of SMEs are identified, and the development directions of small and medium-sized businesses are noted.