The current level of development of small and medium-sized businesses in Russia

The article is devoted to the review of individual indicators and characteristics of the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Russia in modern conditions. Special attention is paid to the problems and prospects of SME development in the context of the pandemic and in the post-crisis period, as well as to key measures of anti-crisis support at the state level. The study made it possible to formulate conclusions about the current level of SME development in Russia, in particular about its small contribution to GDP compared to a number of countries, as well as about the significant negative impact of restrictive measures taken in the context of COVID-19. Among the prospects for the development of the SME sector, the need for effective state support in conjunction with new business models of enterprises is identified.