Russian Companies in Autumn 2020: Activities in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Views on the Transition to the Best Available Technologies (BAT).

Abstract

—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 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 opinions of enterprises on the severity of various macroeconomic problems in Russia are reflected. The data on the relations between Russian enterprises and banks are presented. The degree of demand of Russian enterprises in the modernization of production is determined. Information on purchases of domestic and foreign equipment in Russia is considered. The assessments of enterprises regarding the quality of Russian machinery and equipment are given. The data on delays in the supply of raw materials and components are presented. The opinions of enterprises on the implementation of the best available technologies (BAT) in Russia are reflected.