Aim. To analyze the international system against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, investigate the 2014-2018 indicators: the number of terrorist attacks, the amount of confiscated drugs, the number of victims of forced labor (slavery), the money transfers received. Methodology. The body of regulatory documents of the federal level, factual data, research of Russian scientists was analyzed. The work used the methods of: observation, comparison, analysis, synthesis, induction. Results. The study of global indicators enabled to draw the conclusion about the effectiveness of the international system for countering the legalization of criminal proceeds and the financing of terrorism. Research implications. The figures clearly show the international system against the laundering of criminal proceeds and financing of terrorism, the existing threats and vulnerabilities, as well as the ways of its development.

Aim. To give detailed analysis of the creditworthiness of modern engineering enterprises. The main aspects of financial and economic analysis of enterprises and the most important indicators for assessing their creditworthiness are considered. Methodology. The article describes a step-by-step method of assessing the creditworthiness of enterprises, the main task of which is to compile the rating of enterprises to minimize the risk of bank loans. Results. The author substantiates the system of indicators for determining the rating of enterprises, which should be considered in the dynamics of 2-3 years of economic activity. This is necessary to divide borrowers into classes with the possibility of justifying the provision of certain benefits to them in the form of opening a credit line, reducing interest rates, the need to use collateral or guarantees, etc. Research implications. Various financial subtleties are considered, which warn against the unjustified increase of creditworthiness class of enterprises.The calculation of the creditworthiness class on the example of two machine-building enterprises is given.

Aim. To study the history of megacities; to identify the problems characteristic of these giant cities; to study and outline the ways to solve the most important, characteristic problems, as well as to summarize and systematize them for further application. Methodology. The following methods were used in the study: the dialectical, comparative-historical and problem-chronological ones, the methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the methods of updating specific and logical analyses, and some others. Results. The genesis of the concept of «metropolis» was studied - the term that is currently used to refer to the cities with the population of more than 1 million inhabitants. The main problems, characteristic of most modern megacities of the world, are identified and possible ways to solve them are proposed. Research implications. It has been found that urbanization is one of the laws of human civilization development. The analysis of the identified problems characteristic to the modern metropolis and the proposed ways to solve them can be applied in practical activities to improve the largest cities management.

Aim. To study the impact of crisis benchmarking technologies on the organization of anti-crisis management of industrial enterprises in modern economic conditions Methodology. Theoretical and methodological aspects of the need to update existing and develop fundamentally new innovative technologies for managing industrial enterprises are formalized. Results. Various approaches of Russian specialists and scientists are analyzed in order to identify the key features of modern crisis benchmarking, the most effective ways of its implementation are determined, and groups of factors for the effectiveness of this innovative tool are established. The main stages of the company’s crisis benchmarking program are considered. Research implications. A detailed structural identification of the main differences between classical benchmarking competitive analysis and anti-crisis benchmarking is carried out. On this basis, we propose an adaptive multi-component mechanism for organizing effective management of crisis benchmarking at an industrial enterprise in order to form updated business models.

Aim. To develop a modern multi-component methodology based on the selection of various special groups of integral indicators determining the level of a high-tech enterprise development according to given parameters. Methodology. Various theoretical and methodological aspects related to the study of various methods and management practices in determining and evaluating the level of sustainable development of a high-tech enterprise are considered. Results. An updated method for calculating the level of enterprise development, based on the calculation of integral indicators is proposed. Groups of factors that have a dominant impact on each individual level within the unified system of sustainable development management in Russia are identified. The main set of recommendations in the field of organizing effective management of sustainable development within a high-tech enterprise is proposed. Research implications. The practical significance of the presented material lies in the possibility of its application in the planning and forecasting activities of ministries and departments in the development of a unified strategy for the organization of sustainable development, as well as in the analytical activities of industry enterprises.

Aim. To analyze and evaluate the level of influence of the quality of PR campaigns on the business results of the enterprise. To consider the main tools for conducting PR analysis. Methodology. The authors highlight the theoretical and methodological aspects of organizing PR campaigns, and conduct a multi-faceted analysis of the media buyers’ level of influence on business results. Results. It is determined that the most compromise option for evaluating the effectiveness of PR efforts is the Weighted Media Cost (WMC) indicator, which takes into account not only the cost of advertising, but also the quality of the material. It is established that, to calculate the effectiveness of PR campaigns and payback of investment (ROI), it is necessary to use the construction of special multicomponent correlation models, where media analysis indicators can be correlated with financial results. Research implications. The article considers the metric for estimating the cost of advertising equivalent of publications in the media, taking into account the effectiveness of communication policy in the framework of PR events. The study of the Perfection Rate (PRt) as the most promising tool for PR analysis was conducted.

Aim. To analyze the approaches to assessing the investment attractiveness of the region. To identify the peculiarities of various methods of assessing the investment potential and investment attractiveness of the region, to consider the nature of dynamics and investment attractiveness of the regions dependence on stimulating actions of the state. Methodology. The study was performed using the methods of statistical observation and economic comparison. Results. Based on the empirical data, it is proved that the most important condition for increasing the investment attractiveness of the region is the process of initiating investment processes by the region itself with the support of the federal center. It is proved that Kursk region needs large-scale external investments, the inflow of which is possible only if the Federal budget is more actively involved in the implementation of landmark projects and the creation of investment infrastructure as part of the Investment strategy and other programs. Research implications. The results of the study complement and develop the current methodology for monitoring and evaluating the investment attractiveness of the region, and can be used by potential investors.

Aim. To substantiate the strengthening of the role of scientific and educational institutions as centers for the formation of technological, managerial and innovative competencies, in the formation of an innovation ecosystem, as an environment for the technological entrepreneurship functioning. Methodology. The possibilities of educational structures in formation of the innovative ecosystem of the region as an environment of functioning offor the technological entrepreneurship functioning are considered. It is justified that the state should create conditions in which entrepreneurship will become not only a customer of qualified personnel with innovative, managerial and technological competencies, but also the initiator of scientific research carried out by educational institutions. Results. In the course of work, it was revealed that the interest of business in financing the scientific research of the university should come to the fore. Close interaction of business, educational and government structures is the key to increasing the investment and innovation activity in the region. Research implications. It is proposed to create a technological cluster, the key participant of which is the institution of science and education, as a platform for the development of technological entrepreneurship in the region, in which the efforts of entrepreneurial, educational and power structures are consolidated.

Aim. To identify current problems related to the introduction of artificial intelligence and information technologies in the economic sphere, and their impact on the labor market. Methodology. The article analyzes the emerging barriers to the formation of digitalization and artificial intelligence both in the labor market and in the economy. The research uses general scientific methods and research methods focused on solving specific scientific problems, including observations, generalizations, and modeling of socio-economic processes. Results. As a result of the analysis, it was revealed that the introduction of artificial intelligence in production and technological processes, at the initial stage, will have a negative impact directly on the labor market and on the situation in the economy and society. Research implications. Proposals and directions for minimizing the negative consequences of the spread of artificial intelligence and robotics in the economy are given.

Aim. To identify the possibilities and directions of automation of employee well-being programs based on talent management information systems. Methodology. The author analyzes the components and features of the implementation of well-being programs, as well as the functions of modern talent management information systems. During the study, methods of analysis, comparison, generalization and interpretation of the results were applied. Results. It was revealed that talent management information systems have ample development opportunities in the direction of automation of well-being programs, promising functions supporting this process. Research implications. The article formulates promising functional requirements for talent management information systems to expand their capabilities.

Aim. To consider the development of digital technologies in the system of state regulation of foreign economic activity, transformed under the influence of the processes of digitalization of the product life cycle; and to investigate the problems of interaction between state authorities and business during customs control. Methodology. The methodological base of the research includes theoretical provisions of state regulation of foreign economic activity, technological innovations, social paradigms, stages of evolution of digital development of customs authorities through the use of dialectical, causal and comparative methods of knowledge. Results. The considered provisions of the «Industry 4.0» concept allowed us to identify the stages of digital transformation of customs authorities. It is revealed that the digitalization of customs authorities depends on the needs of participants in foreign economic activity, aimed at reducing the time of customs operations and minimizing the cost of registration of goods. It is proved that in order to create favorable business conditions, it is necessary to introduce new software tools that determine changes in customs control technologies, while developing legal support for the application of innovations. Research implications. The results of the study can be used to enhance the quality of state control in the field of customs, as well as the prerequisites of the Russian Federation customs authorities’ integration into the unified digital product life-cycle space within the Eurasian Economic Union.

Aim. To consider the peculiarities of foreign economic relations between Russia and Pakistan; to identify problems and risks when passing customs control, to suggest ways to optimize processes for successful interaction. Methodology. During the research general logical methods were applied (analysis, synthesis, analogy); as well as the theoretical ones (generalization, systemic), and empirical ones (comparisons, observation, description). Results. Various methods were proposed for modernizing the process of customs control and release of goods to simplify and expedite customs formalities. Research implications. The results of the study contribute to the theory of interstate interaction taking into account the world situation. The article summarizes the material on the studied topic, proposes an algorithm for a unified approach to the problem of export risks.

Aim. To conduct a comprehensive assessment of the innovative potential of the Republic of Bashkortostan in the context of strategic plans for the development of the region. Methodology. The research procedure includes the systematization of the main quantitative methods for assessing the innovative potential of the region in conjunction with the strategic directions of innovative development of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The authors relied on the methods of generalization, systemic, comparative and structural analysis, as well as on the use of the method of economic and statistical grouping. Results. The article systematizes the main approaches to the concept of «innovative potential of the region», provides a critical review of the main methods for assessing the innovative potential, describes the algorithms for applying qualitative methods for assessing the innovative potential of the region, characterizes the strategically important areas of innovative development of the Republic of Bashkortostan and infrastructure support of the regional innovation process. Research implications. The presented author’s approaches are the continuation of the developments in the domestic literature on the innovative development of the regional economy; the methodological developments can serve as a source material for further studies on assessing the potential of regional innovation systems. The results obtained can be used in developing solutions for the competent use of the regional innovative potential and for adjusting the implemented development strategies for specific regions.