Importance The article considers the issues of the formation of a network of innovative-technological clusters in the Russian economy which will contribute to the development of the economic potential of territorial branch complexes. Objectives The article deals with the problem of identification of cluster formations in the region's economy. Methods Based on theoretical and empirical analyses, we substantiate the necessity to identify the specialization of the region in implementing the cluster approach to the development of territorial entities. Results The analysis revealed the industries on the basis of which the clusters can be created in the region. The paper confirms the hypothesis that the main factor of the cluster's competitiveness is its proximity with the specialization in the region. We found that the Southern Federal District has created favorable conditions for the development of the multipurpose cluster in industries of specialization of the region. Conclusions and Relevance We conclude that the comparative advantages of the territory in a particular industry allow building an effective system of specialization capable of ensuring the region's competitiveness based on new technologies and knowledge. The results obtained can be used for analysis of clustered entities in regions.
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