The possibilities of post-industrial competitive advantages’ formation of old-industrial regions of Ukraine

Based on the analysis of specific features of physical and natural capital reproduction of old-industrial regions of Ukraine, has been revealed that structural reconstruction of the economy of these regions is being realized according to “reindustrialization” model and has been oriented to save the features of industrial economy. The definitive features of this model have been determined. The possibilities of post-industrial competitive advantages of old-industrial regions formation have been estimated. Has been concluded that in structural reconstruction of old-industrial regions of Ukraine the experience of Germany is worth to be used. The recommendations have been given to establish the “model of industrial synthesis” in old-industrial regions of Ukraine.