Formation and development of innovative clusters in Russia (on the example of agroindustrial complex)

Mindlin Yurii Borisovich

The article discusses the evolution of the concept of "cluster" in Russian and foreign scientific publications, the advantages and possible risks of this form of organization between enterprises of the same industry. The foreign experience in the formation and support of clustering of the economy of the leading countries of the world is considered. The state of formation and development of the agro-industrial cluster in the Russian Federation is considered and recommendations for improving the efficiency of their activities are proposed.

Keywords:cluster, innovations, national economy, agro-industrial complex, state support, investments, competition.