Institutional Regulation of Clustering Processes and Innovative Development of Russian Regions

Abstract

The article presents methodological features of two stages of cluster policy in Russian Federation, the purpose of which is to ensure the accelerated formation of innovative clusters in regions that are not covered by clustering processes, as well as the development of existing clusters. It is concluded that the current stage of cluster policy in Russian Federation is characterized by the priority application of administrative and program-target models. Russia's transition to the second stage of implementing the cluster development policy will require a transition to infrastructure-institutional and mediation models. Based on the regularities of production placement in the economic space of the country, author highlights main principles and directions of state regulation of clustering processes in the economic systems of Russian regions.