Donichev О.А.Doctor of Economics, professor, head of department “Economy and management of investments and innovations”, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and. Stoletov N.G donoa@vlsu.ru
Krasukova N.L.PhD of Sociological sciences, professor, head of department “Economy and Finance”, Odintsovo Institute for Humanities, Moscow region Nlkprof2011@yandex.ru
Frajmovich D.Y.PhD in Economics, associate professor of department “Economy and management of investment and innovation”, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and. Stoletov N.G Fdu78@rambler.ru
On the basis of the cluster analysis of regions of the North Caucasus Federal district the technique of integral assessment of socio-economic characteristics and innovative capacity of regions to determine the degree of use of the resources and capabilities of the territory to improve the socio-economic development is presented in the article.
Keywords: cluster analysis capabilities, integrated indicator region