Regional Dimension of the Scientific and Technological Direction of the Strategy for Spatial Development of Russia

The article considers the issues of implementation of the scientific and technological direction of the Strategy of spatial development of Russia. The existing scientific and theoretical foundations for studying the sphere of knowledge economy are compared with the objectives of the policy of ensuring technological sovereignty.The characteristics of the main statistical indicators reflecting the processes of scientific and technological development in the regions of the Russian Federation are given. The issues of statistical observation and determination of indicators characterizing the effectiveness of state policy in the field of knowledge economy and innovative development are touched upon.The distribution of federal districts by indicators of population, gross regional product and investment in fixed capital per capita is presented. Based on the existing distribution of economic activity across the territory of the Russian Federation, a comparison of federal districts is made by indicators of the number of organizations performing scientific research and development, the number of personnel engaged in scientific research and development, as well as researchers with academic degrees.Particular attention is paid to the indicator of the level of innovative activity of organizations. Methodological problems of the analysis of its content are demonstrated. Based on the analysis of the ratio of internal current expenditure on scientific research and development and the population size, the subjects of the Russian Federation with the potential to ensure technology transfer and cooperation of regions with a low scientific and technological base are named.Recommendations are given for improving the strategic planning system in accordance with the goals and objectives of scientific, technological and spatial development.