PROBLEMS AND RISKS OF CLUSTER POLICY IN THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS OF THE CENTRAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
The purpose of the article is to determine the role of territorial clusters in the socio-economic development of regions. The regional economy is currently undergoing a qualitative transformation of approaches to the development of territories. The political vector is aimed at revealing the spatial capabilities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, taking into account new technologies. Clustering in the modern economy is one of the leading directions in the spatial development of the regions of the Central Federal District. However, clustering has both constructive and negative consequences. . The study presents an analysis of the real sector of the subjects of the Central Federal District and lists the clusters of the studied regions. It is indicated that a competent approach of the authorities of the subjects to the introduction of modernization forms in the form of cluster development leads to positive dynamics in the socio-economic development of the regions. Research methodology - the article considers various models of regional cluster policy, problems and risks of cluster policy in the strategic planning of the spatial development of the regions of the Central Federal District. As a result of the study, the main directions of the regional cluster policy in the Central Federal District and possible ways to solve problems and reduce risks were analyzed. It is noted that the policy of creating special economic zones and technology parks by the federal center leads to the attraction of large companies, including foreign ones, in order to increase the innovative potential of the region.