The "Main directions of export development for the period up to 2030" developed by the Ministry of Economic Development have been prepared within the framework of the roadmap "Support for access to foreign markets and export support". The document is intended to ensure "the formation and effective practical implementation of the resource-innovative model of export specialization of Russia." In other words, an increase in the volume of non-primary exports is expected, an increase in the volume of supplies of goods of a higher degree of processing, and especially technically and technologically complex products. The document outlines guidelines for moving towards an ambitious goal – Russia's achievement of a leading position in world exports. It is assumed that our country has every chance to enter the top five exporters by 2030 along with China, the USA, Germany and Japan. As part of the implementation of the main directions, it is expected to ensure an increase in the volume of non-primary exports by 6% per year. The main directions should ensure the formation and effective practical implementation of the resource-innovative model of Russia's export specialization.

Taking into account the export strategy of the state and the tasks set to increase export potential, an Export Support Center has been established in the region.

The Export Support Center has been operating as a structural subdivision of the Autonomous Non-profit Organization "Fund for Guarantees and Entrepreneurship Development of the Pskov Region" since July 1, 2015. The mission of the Center is to promote an increase in the volume of exports of non-primary products produced by small and medium-sized businesses of the Pskov region, as well as the formation of a positive image of the region and increase its investment attractiveness. The main purpose of the Center's activities is to stimulate and involve small and medium-sized businesses in export activities, to provide information, analytical, consulting and organizational support for the foreign economic activities of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as to facilitate the entry of small and medium-sized businesses into international markets of goods, services and technologies, to increase competitiveness and efficiency of activities.

The mission of the Center is to promote an increase in the volume of exports of non-primary products produced by small and medium-sized businesses of the Pskov region, as well as the formation of a positive image of the region and increase its investment attractiveness. The main purpose of the Center's activities is to stimulate and involve small and medium-sized businesses in export activities, to provide information, analytical, consulting and organizational support for the foreign economic activities of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as to facilitate the entry of small and medium-sized businesses into international markets of goods, services and technologies, to increase competitiveness and efficiency of activities.

The main purpose of the Center's activities is to stimulate and involve small and medium-sized businesses in export activities, to provide information, analytical, consulting and organizational support for the foreign economic activities of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as to facilitate the entry of small and medium-sized businesses into international markets of goods, services and technologies, to increase competitiveness and efficiency of activities.

When planning its activities, the Center focuses on:
priority tasks and directions reflected in the roadmap "Support for access to foreign markets and export support",
incoming analytical information on the current foreign economic situation from customs authorities,
the real needs and opportunities of export-oriented SMEs in the region.
Tasks of the Export Support Center:
development of the export potential of small and medium-sized businesses;
increase in the foreign trade balance due to exports;
popularization of products of regional small and medium-sized enterprises - producers of goods and services in foreign markets;
Activities of the Center:
Organization of participation of SMEs in interregional and international business missions
Organization of participation of export-oriented entrepreneurs of the Pskov region in exhibition and fair events of international format
Conducting training seminars, round tables and other events aimed at raising awareness and professional level of participants in foreign economic activity among SMEs of the Pskov region
Provision of consulting services on issues related to foreign economic activity
Conducting marketing research of foreign markets, including the preparation of reviews of potential sales markets abroad and the search for partners
Creation in a foreign language or modernization of existing websites
Assistance in bringing products into compliance with the requirements necessary for the export of goods (works, services) (standardization, certification, necessary permits)
Assistance in ensuring the protection of intellectual property, including obtaining patents for the results of intellectual activity, etc.
Assistance in the formation and promotion of export and investment proposals, including the preparation and translation into foreign languages of presentation and other materials
Promotion of information about subjects abroad: placement of information on the unified portal of foreign economic information of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation in the information and telecommunications network "Internet", official portals of subjects of the Russian Federation for the development of foreign economic activity
Consultations:
Customs regulation of foreign trade activity
Tax impact of foreign trade operations
Customs declaration
Ways to protect the rights and legitimate interests of participants in customs relations
Expert evaluation of international treaties
Search for potential foreign partners, contacts with business associations and non-profit organizations
Preparation of a list of business events
Analysis of the economic situation in a foreign country
Analysis of the state of a particular sector of the economy of a foreign state
Promotion of information about subjects abroad: placement of information on the unified portal of foreign economic information of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation in the information and telecommunications network "Internet", official portals of subjects of the Russian Federation for the development of foreign economic activity
In close cooperation with government agencies and public organizations involved in the regulation of foreign economic activity and/or working in the field of support for small and medium-sized businesses, the Center carries out its mission by establishing business contacts between small and medium-sized businesses in the region and foreign companies.

The collection of data on competitors in the market of interest to the applicant, the holding of the contest "Best Exporter of the Year" and the launch of the project "Register of Exporters of the Pskov region" will promote the popularization of export activities as a tool for the development of the region, increasing the export potential of the region and raising awareness of measures of state support for export-oriented enterprises.