M. S. Oborin1, 2, 3, A. N. Polukhina4 , D. L. Napolskikh4
1 Perm Institute (branch) Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Perm, Russia
2 Perm State National Research University, Perm, Russia
3 Perm State Agrarian and Technological University named after Academician D. N. Pryanishnikov, Perm, Russia
4 Volga State University of Technology, Yoshkar-Ola, Russia E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Volume 25 No. 6
Date of paper submission: 18.02.2025, date of review: 07.03.2025, date of acceptance: 04.04.2025.
Published: 06/30/2025
Abstract. The purpose of this study is to develop the main principles of a methodological approach for assessing the potential of clustering agricultural production in Russian regions and analyzing the spatial structure of agricultural clusters. Methods. In this study, we used general scientific methods such as comparative and systematic analysis, zoning, and cartography. We also used methods of economic and statistical analysis to carry out calculations. Scientific novelty. The novelty of this research lies in the ability to differentiate Russian regions in terms of cluster policy for agricultural development, which allows us to identify rural areas that require cluster support mechanisms as centers for industry clustering. Results. We have defined the role and key principles of clustering and innovative development in agricultural production for sustainable regional development. It is proposed to examine the spatial structure of agro-industrial clusters within the administrative boundaries of municipalities. The main indicators for assessing the potential for clustering agricultural production at the municipal level have been identified: the number of agricultural organizations in a municipality, the proportion of the municipality’s share in the total number of agricultural organizations in the region, and the proportion of municipal agricultural production in the overall agricultural production of the region. A model for forming multi-industry clusters of agriculture, including enterprises and organizations in forestry, logging, fishing, and fish farming, is proposed. During the study of the agricultural sector in the Perm Krai, four clustering centers were identified: Perm district, as well as Perm and Kungur districts; Chaykovskiy district; Karagay district; Solikamsk district. Two clusters of agricultural production have been identified in the Udmurt Republic: Izhevsk district and the Zavyalovo district; Glazov district.
Keywords: agro-industrial clusters, agricultural clusterization, Perm Krai, Udmurt Republic, sustainable development of regions, rural development
Acknowledgements. The research is supported by the grant of the Russian Science Foundation No. 23-78-10042 “Methodology of multilevel integration of economic space and synchronization of innovation processes as a basis for sustainable development of Russian regions (based on the concept of innovative hypercluster)”, https://rscf.ru/ project/23-78-10042/
For citation: Oborin M. S., Polukhina A. N., Napolskikh D. L. Methodological approach to assessing the potential for agricultural production clustering in the context of sustainable development goals in Russian regions. Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals. 2025; 25 (06): 973‒990. https://doi.org/10.32417/1997-4868-2025-25-06-973-990(In Russ.)
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