The paper considers changes of the “Economic Strategies” opportunistic index (OIES) for January – October 2013. The contribution of supply and demand indices into OIES is estimated. Industrial production analysis is performed.

The Russian economy continues to deliver distressing news. In the first five months of 2013 market index of “Economic Strategies” (MIES) grew up by only 3.1 points. The article authors examine in detail the current state of the Russian economy in January – May 2013.

The global economy is bringing more and more positive news. Vivid evidence of the general optimistic mood — stock indices.

The Russian economy started year 2013 in an unconvincing way.

By the end of 2012 it has become obvious that Russian economy began a gradual slide into stagnation.

Major indicators dynamics of “Economic Strategy” market index (MIES) has negative character. In octobernovember MIES decreased by 1 point, and the industrial production index — by 1.3 points.

In the conditions of common market restrictions enterprises master new survival strategies to ensure their sustainable production and profit even in the face of uncertainty.

A market index of the “Economic strategies” (MIES) shows how the trends of economic development in Russia are changing, to what extent the economic situation in Russia is favourable for business.