Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises as a Key Link in Achieving Russia’s National Goals

The subject of the study is the peculiarities of small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs) in achieving Russia’s national goals. The purpose of the work is to establish the role of SMEs in a dynamically changing economic reality, solving the problems of ensuring security and technological sovereignty of the state. The scientific novelty of the study consists in establishing the potential capabilities of all stakeholders (government authorities, educational and scientific organizations, business structures, the population) to create conditions for the development of SMEs and increase their contribution to the economic power of the country and the well-being of Russian families.

The information base of the research is speeches by the President of the Russian Federation, scientific publications by Russian authors, materials from official sources, and statistical data.

The article examines the consolidated positions of public authorities on the deployment of a new model of economic growth in Russia, the opinions of scientists on the organization and management of SMEs, identifies the reasons that impede the balanced development of business entities in different industries and regions of the country.

The comparison of innovative approaches to solving economic and social problems of SMEs based on the analysis of practical achievements and results of economic activity is carried out. Acceptable ways, tools and mechanisms of SME activity in achieving the national development goals of Russia have been established. The essence of social policy is revealed and acceptable ways, tools and mechanisms of systematic progress in the development of SMEs are substantiated, agreed upon by the country’s top leadership with different branches of government, science, business and civil society. Conclusions are drawn about the timeliness of consolidating production efforts and the creative potential of the business community to solve problems that persist in the work of SMEs during the phased implementation of key tasks and the achievement of strategic priorities set by the country’s top leadership to achieve national development goals.

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