Innovative Potential of Russian Regions: Methodological Aspects of Analysis and Development Trends

Russia has traditionally led in the main directions of development of science and technology. That suggests a high level of innovation potential. In this area leading position has missed in recent decades. Russia needs innovative development of all sectors of the national economy to ensure the sustain+nable growth level and quality of life. Innovative component of the development of regional economic systems should be a priority in the state policy. That is written in many prognostic and planning documents of the Russian subjects. Strategic development of the regions in the long run is determined not only by the growth of gross regional product, but also by maximization release of innovative products, by the level of employment and information potential of the region and, consequently, by the level of formation of innovative capacity.