Importance In this article, we discuss advantages and provide the rationale for an innovative and import substitution cluster to be set up in Russia so to boost the innovative potential of the real sector of the economy. Objectives The research provides a profound insight into mechanisms for the effective implementation of the innovative and import substitution cluster project in Russia, analyzes conditions, advantages and prospects in the regions. Methods The research constitutes a thorough comparative analysis of trends in innovative activities of the Russian entities, starting from 2010. Results We substantiate the need to create integrated forms of production in the Russian regions, meaning an innovative and import substitution cluster. Intended to embed innovative achievements and technologies into real products, the cluster will help the Russian entities offer competitive products to the global market. Conclusions and Relevance We substantiate the advantages of setting up more adaptable forms of the cluster principles in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. We propose necessary activities to boost innovative activities by aggregating regional enterprises into clusters.
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