No one understands when someone will come to him, but everyone understands that they are in line. "Big business supports Putin verbally, but quickly withdraws money from Russia. Behind public promises of support from the Kremlin hides a desire to save its assets in the context of increased nationalization and redistribution of the market, believes economist Vladyslav Zhukovsky. "MO" talked to him about the dissatisfaction of business, the search for money for the war and the consequences for the economy. Government work was subordinated to finding money for the war. This is how Zhukovsky explains the strengthening of the staff of the head of the Ministry of Finance Siluanov, who became the deputy prime minister. The task of the authorities is to cover the military expenses and the budget deficit by raising taxes, canceling benefits and cutting other expenses. "All his work logic is subject to one thing: everything for the front, everything for the war, everything for the victory. raise financial resources at any cost." Regions and civil servants will have to pay for military priorities. The economist foresees further cuts in regional expenses, a reduction in personnel and additional payments. Both the factories and the governors are asking for support, but in his estimation, strengthening the Ministry of Finance means a willingness to deprive them of money in a harder way. "Heavy, lean and hungry years are coming," Zhukovsky warns. Business has learned to tell Putin what he wants to hear. Instead of openly opposing tax increases, representatives of entrepreneurs assure the president of their patriotism and willingness to support the budget, Zhukovsky notes. Even additional costs to protect organizations from UAVs are discussed through benefit applications. "The authorities don't want to hear it. She wants everyone to march in formation, everyone to march, clap their hands, fully support the Kremlin's policy." In fact, entrepreneurs "vote with their money" - they take it abroad. According to Zhukovsky, taxes, expensive loans and strikes on factories make investments in the Russian economy less and less attractive.