Parallel import: legalization of services in the field of support and development of small and medium-sized businesses in Russia
The relevance of the article is due to the fact that the introduction of parallel imports is a completely new phenomenon for Russia that supports the economy. The authors consider the process of legalization of parallel imports in Russia in 2022, its impact on the development of the small and medium-sized business sector. The categories of goods imported with its help as well as the role of imports in the country's economy are determined. The article touches upon the issues of supporting the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises, the development of which is undoubtedly important for the Russian economy, since new jobs are created thanks to them. The sector of small and medium-sized businesses is adapted and flexible enough for changes in the economic climate, so the state should pay attention to the development of this sphere. A separate place in the article is devoted to the problems and prospects for the development of parallel imports in the Russian Federation, which also affect the sector of small and medium-sized businesses. This phenomenon has both advantages and disadvantages, but in the current situation for the Russian economy, the legalization of parallel imports is a necessary step.