Cluster policy as a tool for implementing regional development strategy

In the 2000s, socio-economic development strategies of almost all regions Russian Federation envisaged formation and regional clusters (mostly innovative industrial ones). While cluster policy had dirigiste nature: list potential clusters, circle participants, territorial non-territorial boundaries, expected effects operation were determined by administrations. The same type mechanisms tools which do not take into account specifics promising economic specializations have led to premature disillusionment in concept. Full-scale mature can function successfully if their profile is consistent with region, including restrictive factors hindering activity (in Baikal region this so-called "Baikal" factor). article discusses directions clustering economy context subjects Federation, substantiates role increasing connectivity space country its regions.