Natalya Skorih

The article analyzes the dynamics of small business development in Russia, the institutions and instruments of its government support, and the existing problems of small business development. As a result, the authors draw conclusions about the drawbacks in the application of various forms of support for small business, and the need to improve the government policy for the development of this economy segment.

The article analyzes the dynamics of anthropogenic effect on the Baikal natural territory and the role of state environmental supervision in the field of waste management, protection of atmospheric air, use and protection of water bodies. The authors make conclusions about the drawbacks in the organization and legal regulation of state environmental supervision, and the need to improve legislation concerning environmental protection.