Toksanbaeva M.S. Advantages and Disadvantages of Employment in Russian Small Business. In: Proceeding of the International conference “Scientific research of the SCO countries: synergy and cooperation”. Reports in English. January 27, 2021. Beijing, PRC . Scientific publishing house infinity, 2021. P. 11-17. Toksanbaeva M.S. Advantages and Disadvantages of Employment in Russian Small Business. In: Proceeding of the International conference “Scientific research of the SCO countries: synergy and cooperation”. Reports in English. January 27, 2021. Beijing, PRC . Scientific publishing house infinity, 2021. P. 11-17.ISBN 978-5-905696-87-5DOI 10.34660/INF.2021.32.23.001Posted on site: 12.11.21Òåêñò ñòàòüè.AbstractThe importance of small business development in Russia is ambiguous. Some experts consider it underestimated, others – hypertrophied. These issues are considered in terms of advantages and disadvantages of employment in small business. In terms of sectoral structure, employment in small business is more consistent with post-industrial model than in large and medium-sized enterprises. The high level of Russian employment is provided mainly due to its development. But the statement about the significant effectiveness of small business is not confirmed. Moreover, both in Russia and abroad, the task of new industrialization is being actualized, which is not consistent with the post-industrial model and expansion of small business. Therefore, the prospects for its development are associated with strengthening of cooperation with large and medium-sized enterprises both within Russia and the Intercountry level.