The whole world is going through a major crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic, and in Russia it is being made worse by an economic crisis, falling oil prices, and the decline of the ruble. So the first thing we must do is stop the epidemic, and the second is help people, businesses, and the economy, all of which are now in a very difficult situation. To fight the epidemic, we need: - A nationwide quarantine across Russia. - Mass coronavirus testing for citizens. - Immediate provision of protective equipment for all doctors and medical workers, as well as medical equipment, especially ventilators. - Suspend certification requirements for medicines, test systems, and medical equipment. Anything approved for use in the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea should be allowed for use here. - We must finally stop lying, understating the number of cases, and overstating the number of tests. To help people and the economy, we must: - In April, pay every adult 20,000 rubles (about 220 USD) and 10,000 rubles (about 110 USD) per child. If the quarantine continues, then in May and June pay another 10,000 rubles (about 110 USD) to each person. This measure is effective because it can be implemented very quickly. Bank accounts are available to 90% of the population. - Each household could save an additional 6,000-9,000 rubles (about 65-100 USD) through the suspension of utility payments during the quarantine. - No. Tax. Increases. - The announced measures to defer all types of loan payments are the right ones. - Abolish all taxation for small businesses (except personal income tax) for at least the next year. - Completely suspend all inspections of small businesses, except by court order. - Provide interest-free loans of up to 5 million rubles (about 55,000 USD) to small businesses if entrepreneurs do not cut jobs. Yes, of course, this is very expensive. But in the end, what is a country and a state for? To make people's lives better. Right now, these resources must be spent in such a way that help reaches everyone. The whole world is going through something similar. We should repeat everything that works. Learn from others' mistakes. We will get through this. Stay healthy, take care of your loved ones. Stay home.