The article discusses the main approaches and measures taken by the government of the Russian Federation to support the country's economy in the context of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The main focus is on the areas: support for the population, support for small and medium-sized businesses, especially affected sectors of the economy. State support was noted for medical workers involved in combating the spread of the new coronavirus infection.В статье рассмотрены основные подходы и меры, предпринятые правительством Российской Федерации для поддержания экономики страны в условиях кризиса, вызванного пандемией коронавирусаCOVID – 19. Основное внимание уделено направлениям: поддержка населения, поддержка малого и сред...