Strategic import substitution in Russian economy sectors as a tool for forming national competitive advantages

In the context of global challenges and sanctions pressure, there is a need to rethink Russia’s economic strategy, identify and develop new sources of economic growth in the context of the changed global situation, as well as ensure the transition from passive to active, strategic import substitution to ensure sustainable development of the country. Strategic import substitution is becoming a key tool for forming national competitive advantages and ensuring sustainable development of the country. The article analyzes strategic import substitution as a tool for forming national competitive advantages, identifies key success factors and proposes measures to stimulate the development of domestic producers in conditions of limited access to external resources. The purpose of the study is to develop recommendations for stimulating strategic import substitution in economic sectors and creating a favourable environment for the development of domestic producers. In the process of achieving this goal, the methods of comprehensive analysis of the current state and key problems of import substitution, synthesis, description and generalization were used. Based on the results of the study, a conclusion is made on promising areas for further implementation of import substitution processes. The study is based on modern works of leading domestic and foreign economists.