THE FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX OF RUSSIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
The analysis of several articles published over the past decade and devoted to the problems and trends in the development of the fuel and energy complex of Russia. Defines the role of the energy sector in the national economy, as well as the reasoning behind it is so important position. The list of internal and external problems of the fuel and energy complex of Russia, their detailed description and possible solutions is given. A comparison of the current level of development and the position of the complex with its place in the economic system of the country in the second half of the 20th century. Using the data provided in the articles, studies and quantitative tables, the conclusions are given with regard to the prospects of the Russian fuel and energy complex, which also include a separate consideration of its branches, such as oil production, oil refining, gas and coal industries, electricity and heat supply. Each industry is characterized by two sides, including its advantages and advantages relative to other world powers, and shortcomings, and serious gaps in the organization of activities. Possible variants of situation correction are given. Attention is also focused on new sources of energy, which in the future may reach a leading position in the economy of the Russian Federation.