Development of small and medium business in the context of the national project «Small and medium entrepreneurship and support of individual entrepreneurial initiative»

The article examines the development of small and medium businesses in the Russian Federation. Statistical data characterizing the dynamics of development of the business sector and its structure are provided. Systemic problems of small and medium businesses are identified. Substantiated needs to continue the implementation of the national project “Small and Medium Enterprises and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives” until 2030.