The Criteria for Determining the Method of the State Property Privatization in the Context of the Specifics of the Largest State-Owned Companies Privatization

The article presents the brief overview of the results of privatization in Russia during the period from 1995 to 2013. The privatization of the largest state companies is covered, large-scale privatization deals of the last two years are considered as highly efficient. The paper provides the comparative analysis of the standard or mass privatization mechanism of state (municipal) property and the individual approach to the privatization of the biggest companies with state participation. Based on the results of the analysis the number of criteria is suggested in order to objectively determine by what mechamism (classic or individual) the privatization should take place.