Clusters in the Industrial Policy and Spatial Development of Russia

This paper is about the role of clusters in industrial policy of Russia. The experience of foreign countries is presented and the main directions of development of the national industry are also considered. Besides, the relationship between the development of technological clusters and the growing competitiveness of the Russian economy are revealed. The influence of clusters on the spatial development of Russia and various approaches and models of central government's activity aimed at correction of disproportions in the development of various subjects of the Russian Federation are investigated.