State support for small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic (on the example of the Moscow region)

The purpose of the study is a comprehensive analysis state support measures for medium and small businesses in Moscow region during COVID-19 pandemic, conducted through prism such indicators as: tax system, financial other to medium-sized (SMEs). statistical method was used track dynamics structure quantitative composition SME entities from 2018 2020. At same time, SWOT identify weaknesses strengths SMEs (both at federal regional levels), challenges, threats. positive results include: reduction insurance premium rates, preferential loans system-forming enterprises, provision zero-interest salary loans, simplification requirements securing contracts, extension licenses permits that expired March end December 2020, introduction moratorium on initiating legal ' insolvency cases six months, postponement accounting reporting three as well number economic measures. Among are: insufficient monitoring received support, weak development municipal infrastructure SMEs, aimed promoting investment this area.