Standardization of Interregional Economic Relationships As a Tool for Fostering Integration Processes In the Russian Economy

This paper focuses on issues of using standardization methods with the aim of enhancing the management of and further developing interregional economic cooperation among the constituent regions of the Russian Federation. It is suggested that one of the key conditions for Russia to be able to achieve a technological breakthrough is its ability to galvanize interregional and intermunicipal cooperation. The authors stress that, in today's climate of technical progress, there is a need to further deepen and expand the nation's interregional relationships, which are increasingly encompassing new areas, like innovation, tourism, social infrastructure, and finance. The paper proposes and provides a rationale for developing special statutory documents – standards for interregional economic relationships and for the activity of regional administrations with regard to ensuring them. The authors note that regional standards may help facilitate boosts in control over the implementation of interregional projects. The paper also provides a general scheme for and a tentative structure of the Standard for Interregional Economic Relationships.