Natural monopolies in the Russian economy: problems, contradictions and first results

Abstract

What are the Russian natural monopolies: the driving forces of the economy, able to bring the country out of a protracted crisis or unwieldy structures that have come out of the planning and administrative system, inhibiting the development of market relations in Russia? The impact of these industries on the economy is especially great in the context of the economic crisis in Russia. Moreover, their economic influence extends beyond our country. The issue of state regulation of the activities of natural monopolies remains acute throughout the years since the beginning of the implementation of economic reforms in Russia.