Features of state regulation of the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The article is devoted to the analysis of the peculiarities of state regulation of economic development issues in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The main attention is paid to the study of the Russian experience of supporting small and medium-sized businesses, its specifics and differences from the experience of Western countries. Specific support measures implemented in 2020 and implemented in the period from 2020 to 2022 are presented, as well as an analytical assessment of the decisions taken.