Fedor A. Taskin

In the modern world, markets are developing at a rapid pace. Simultaneously with them, global economic ties in a form of logistics chains complex are developing. The geographical location of countries has a significant impact on their logistics potential and ability to compete with other countries. Germany's advantageous location in the center of Europe allows it to develop freight transportation and logistics activities successfully. As a transit country, Germany is involved in many logistics processes. The logistics industry, which includes transportation, warehousing and cargo handling, is one of the largest sectors of the German economy. Therefore, studying Germany’s experience in building and developing the logistics industry can be useful both for the countries of the European Union and other countries. The aim of the study is to analyze the current conditions of the cargo transportation and logistics market in Germany. The main trends in the development of the cargo transportation and logistics market in Germany were analyzed; main statistical indicators are presented; the state of logistics and transport infrastructures was studied; the areas of government support for the logistics industry are considered. A conclusion is formulated about the high development of the logistics industry and the cargo transportation market in Germany, about the effective use of digital platforms, technologies, and modern transport equipment in the logistics industry.

The environmental problem of waste management today is an urgent task for sustainable development in all countries of the world. In this context, responsible production and consumption become one of the main goals of sustainable development. The circular economy model is increasingly recognized as the only solution to the critical situation of natural resource shortage and environmental pollution. Germany, as a developed European country, plays a significant role in international relations. Its successful experience in implementing circular economy principles at the national and federal levels can be useful for the members of the European Union and other countries. The aim of the study is to assess the degree of circular economy implementation in Germany. In the course of the work, the author makes an analysis of the current German legislation on the circular economy; examines the stages of formation, principles of operation and results of development of the waste processing and disposal industry; presents the main indicators of the circular economy implementation. Recommendations for improving Russian legislation taking into account German experience are formulated.

The analysis of the system of sustainable development indicators of the German federal states is an urgent issue, since it allows us to assess the development degree of the sustainable development concept and the system of sustainability indicators at the regional level, determine the contribution of each federal state to the achievement of German national indicators and, as a result, UN Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of the study is to compare the system of German sustainable development indicators at the federal and regional levels. In the course of the work, an analysis of the universal system of LiKi indicators of German federal states was made; the structure of the thematic fields and sub - indicators of states is represented; sub-indicators of states and German sustainable development indicators are compared; the contribution of federal states in achieving German Sustainable Development Goals has been evaluated.

The relevance of the topic under study is due to the need to assess the impact of the activities of small and medium-sized businesses, self-employed citizens on the socio-economic development of the region. The purpose of the study is to analyze the level of small and medium-sized businesses development in the Sverdlovsk region. To achieve this goal, the article uses the method of statistical analysis and the method of theoretical analysis. In the course of the work, the author considered the main statistical indicators of the activities of small and medium-sized businesses in the Urals Federal District. The main performance indicators and the structure of small and medium-sized businesses in the Sverdlovsk region for the period 2018–2021 are analyzed in more detail. Based on the results of the study, the author defined the level of small and medium-sized businesses development in the Sverdlovsk region, formulated recommendations for increasing this level and achieving the targets provided for by national and regional projects for the development of entrepreneurship.

The relevance of the topic under study is due to the need to assess the implementation degree of some indicators of the Strategy for the socio-economic development of the Sverdlovsk region for the period up to 2030 concerning export activities. The purpose of the study is to analyze the level of export support for small and medium-sized companies in the Sverdlovsk region. The article discusses the results of the activities of the Export Support Center for 2019–2021 in the context of support tools. The analysis of export support tools by the number of events and services provided, small and medium-sized businesses that received support was made. The export activity of the Sverdlovsk region is considered from the point of view of the commodity-geographical structure, its characteristics and trends are determined. Recommendations are formulated to improve the policy of supporting the export of small and medium-sized businesses.