Глобальный кризис и вызовы экономической политики современной России

Based on the analysis of global trends the paper discusses roots and features of current Russian economic problems, compares 2008–2009 and 2014–2015 crises, factorizes the last one on three main components. The analysis includes the effects of sanctions against Russia on the current economic situation and structural problems that slow economic growth. Special attention is paid to examples of medium-term and long-term steps that can provide sustainable development of Russian economy.