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Socio-economic characteristics of the systems crisis which was brought about to Russia during the reforms period and was caused by implementing “shock therapy” are examined. Its main negative and positive consequences for the country are noted and the most important reasons for it are systematized. They include both conducting reforms on the basis of “Washington Consensus” provisions and ignoring...