ZAYKOVA KSENIYA V.

The article analyzes the current problems of the organization and functioning of special economic zones in the Russian Federation at the present stage. The author points out that the simplification of entry barriers for investors/residents of special economic zones of Russia, meeting modern challenges, will not only ensure the implementation of the country’s tasks, but also will have a significant impact on the competitiveness of the state itself. This thesis has repeatedly been the subject of numerous publications, which means that society and modern science understand the need for the effective functioning of special economic zones in the Russian Federation. The novelty of the approach demonstrated by the author is determined by the analysis of the national system of organization and functioning of special economic zones in comparison with the leader in this field - the special economic zones of the United Arab Emirates. The analysis reveals the current problems of the organization and functioning of special economic zones of the Russian Federation, it is noted that the Government of the Russian Federation first of all needs to determine the extent of the need for the existence and development of special economic zones for the Russian economy. The author concludes that in the context of the development of the world economy it is necessary to develop special economic zones in the Russian Federation in order to attract capital, create jobs, and ensure stable economic growth. To this end, it is proposed to simplify the procedure of registration of residents of special economic zones, reduce the minimum amount of investment to start a business, expand the list of types of business activities that can be the object of investment, which, in turn, will adequately respond to numerous modern challenges and will contribute to the sustainable development of the Russian economy.