Systemic crisis and the choice of the way of development for Russia

The article considers the reasons that led to the systemic crisis in the modern Russian economy, and highlights major factors that impede the transition to the innovation type of the country’s development. The article pays special attention to the losses caused by a comprador nature of the current economic system, and in particular - by its modification focused on export and raw materials. Besides, the article substantiates the author’s viewpoint that at present our country needs an economic system, which is ready for a new and comprehensive industrialization.