Russian Enterprises in the Spring 2020: Covid-19 Pandemic Reactions and Opinions on the Role of the State in the Economy

The paper analyzes and comments on the results of a regular survey of Russian enterprises in the real sector, which was conducted by the Institute of National Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Information on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the activities of domestic enterprises is provided. The paper presents the opinions of enterprises on the role of the state in the economy, including in the pandemic. The assessments of enterprises regarding bureaucracy and corruption in Russia are considered. The data on investment intentions of enterprises are given. Information on the level of competition with foreign manufacturers in the Russian market is presented. The views of Russian enterprises on the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the prospects for its expansion in Russia to all phases of the product life cycle are reflected.