RUSSIA'S ACCESSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST YEARS AND THE EFFECTS

. In the article we are talking about Russia's accession to the world trade organiza- tion. Summarizing the first years of the country in the organization. Describes the goals pur- sued by Russia joining the WTO. Attention is drawn to the rights and benefits under the coun- try's accession to the WTO. Shown the advantages of modern international trading system in a period of economic, political and social transformations in the countries of the world econo- my. The problems in sectors of the Russian economy in the period of accession to the WTO. Presents an analysis of the automotive and aerospace industries. Focuses on the imposed anti- Russian sanctions by member countries of the European Union. Reveals the views of both supporters and opponents of the consequences of Russia's accession to the WTO. Discusses the social consequences of the country's accession to the WTO