"We are entering a growth trajectory": Maxim Reshetnikov assessed the situation in the Russian economy

In 2021, intensive measures taken by the government and the Central Bank allowed the Russian economy to return to pre-crisis levels.

This was announced on Tuesday, December 14, by the head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, speaking at the VIII Congress "Innovative practice: science plus business."

“On the whole, our economy recovered already in the second quarter.

For ten months, we see growth (GDP. -

) 4.6%.

This is slightly higher than we expected, "Reshetnikov noted.

According to the minister, today the country is witnessing a recovery in investments and incomes of the population.

At the same time, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% (the last time a similar indicator could be observed back in the summer of 2019).

“All this suggests that, on the one hand, we have overcome the covid recession that was, and are entering a growth trajectory.

But what will be this trajectory, what will be the quality of this growth ... is determined by those decisions, the situation that is now emerging, and the lessons that we are learning from the coronavirus, ”Reshetnikov emphasized.

As the head of the Ministry of Economic Development said the day before, by the end of 2021, Russia's GDP growth may exceed the current official forecast of 4.2%.

According to the International Monetary Fund, the growth rate of the Russian economy will become the highest in the last ten years.

Experts associate the accelerated recovery of economic activity primarily with the initiatives of the authorities to support the population and business during the acute phase of the pandemic.

In particular, we are talking about preferential loans and tax breaks for entrepreneurs, as well as direct payments to families with children and pensioners.

“The measures made it possible to qualitatively support business and citizens, and also stimulated consumer demand in the country.

In addition, the rise in commodity prices this year has improved budget replenishment.

Accordingly, the state was able to allocate more funds to fulfill social obligations and support the economy, "Pavel Sigal, first vice president of the all-Russian public organization for small and medium-sized businesses" Support of Russia ", explained to RT.

Meanwhile, according to Maxim Reshetnikov, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated many processes in the economy.

First of all, the minister noted the increased popularity of remote employment.

According to the Ministry of Labor, if before the start of the pandemic, about 30 thousand people worked remotely in Russia, then in November 2021 the number of such citizens approached 3.7 million.

“Remote control has earned a lot, especially in the IT sector.

It made it possible for residents of other regions to work, that is, it opened the capital markets for many areas, "Reshetnikov emphasized.

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In addition, in 2020-2021.

the climate agenda and the development of technologies have acquired particular importance, Reshetnikov stated.

The minister recalled the November UN conference in Glasgow.

Then, following the results of the event, almost 50 states announced their intention to completely abandon the use of coal and switch to clean energy until 2030.

“Now there is a new race of technologies related to hydrogen, with a breakthrough in the development of electric transport, with a return to the topic of renewable electricity ... A lot of technological issues are on the agenda, and this sets the trend for the future recovery.

At the same time, everyone expects the leading role of the state in technologies, ”the head of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade believes.

In the future, high-tech business can become one of the main drivers of economic growth.

Natalya Popova, First Deputy Director General of the Innopraktika Non-State Development Institute, announced this on the sidelines of the congress.

“The demand for technology is now very high.

This is the biosector, and artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology.

New niches are emerging in many industries, and they are occupied by high-tech companies.

This is due to the fact that the average high-tech is the most adaptable, it can quickly integrate into the economy and readjust its production systems, ”Popova emphasized.

Prompt inclusion of the government in the technological agenda is possible due to the introduction of artificial intelligence into the production of raw materials, goods and services.

This point of view in an interview with RT was expressed by the head of the analytical department of AMarket Artyom Deev

“In order to keep up with the world powers, Russia needs to build a new economy.

That is why digital transformation processes are so important - the development of robotics, the use of artificial intelligence, as well as the automation of production chains, ”the expert explained.

The annual congress "Innovative Practice: Science Plus Business" is organized by Moscow State University and the Innopraktika company.

Traditionally, the event is attended by representatives of government, science and education, as well as Russian entrepreneurs.

In 2021, the central event of the congress was the plenary session "COVID-19 as a catalyst for the creation of a new global value system in society and the economy."