GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF DIGITALIZATION RUSSIAN ECONOMY: CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the analysis of state regulation of the digitalization of the economy of the Russian Federation, identifying key challenges and determining the directions of its further development. The paper systematizes the theoretical foundations of the digital economy and examines the evolution of the regulatory framework, including significant national programs. A PESTEL analysis was conducted to identify political, economic, technological and legal risks that hinder the sustainable development of digital transformation. Based on the analysis, strategic directions and specific methods are proposed to reduce the identified challenges, such as the use of regulatory sandboxes, increased competition, the introduction of blockchain technologies, enhanced cybersecurity, and the formation of an adaptive regulatory framework. The results of the study contribute to the formation of a more systematically predictable and effective state policy in the field of the digital economy, capable of adequately responding to modern challenges.