INNOVATION POTENTIAL OF THE OZERSK AND CHELYABINSK REGION

In the article the author considers the concept of innovative potential and its relationship between the economic growth of ZATO towns and the Chelyabinsk region. Have been formulated the definition of the concept «innovation potential of the region». More other have been analyzed the rating of innovative development of the subjects of the Russian Federation, determined the place and role of the Chelyabinsk region in this rating. I addition have been analyzed he innovation potential of Ozersk in the Chelyabinsk region. Based on the results of the analysis have been done general recommendations and formed for the development of the region in order to ensure Russia's economic growth.