An Analysis of the Indicators of Regional Economy Spatial Development in the Leningrad Region of Russia

Abstract

The unevenness of regional spatial development is a relevant subject of research in Russia and internationally. This study is intended to substantiate a modified methodology based on the cluster approach for identifying regional cluster groups and the methods for determining priority development areas for clusters of small and medium-sized enterprises. This study identifies the priority sectors for the development of the Leningrad region, including manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail trade, electricity, gas and water production, transport and communications, agriculture, hunting and forestry, operations with real estate, and rental services. These industries are ranked according to their degree of importance (with high and maximum degree of importance). The results of the study enable the identification of sectors and enterprises that have the greatest potential and require government support. The proposed algorithm can be applied to any territorial entity and makes it possible to modify the set of statistical data for the required adjustments, thus contributing to the spatial development of the region.