Russian shopping center retailing: analysis and factors affecting performance in the context of sanctions

The article considers the current operational problems of the shopping center market in Russia in terms of international sanctions and business suspension of many foreign companies. Based on industry experts' assessments, indicators of the consumer flow index and the dynamics of retail space commissioning, an analysis of the current state of the market and the main trends was conducted. In conclusion, the authors found that, despite unprecedented sanctions, difficult economic and geopolitical situation and its consequences, local shopping center were able to adapt to new environments and move up to a new level of development.