On the Role of the Local Self-Government in Research and Technological Development of Russia: Legal Aspects

   Aim. To examine the legal problems of the local self-government authorities participation in the research and technological development of Russia and the implementation of the state research and technical policy.
   Methodology. The Strategy of research and technological development of the Russian Federation and the provisions of federal laws defining the competence of local self-government bodies in the field of science and research and technical policy, including the role of municipal authorities in the formation and operation of scientific and production and innovation clusters are analyzed. Foreign experience of the local authorities’ participation in clusters functioning is studied.
   Results. The analysis has shown that the legal regulation in Russia excludes municipal authorities from the sphere of relations related to the scientific and technological development of Russia and the implementation of the state scientific and technical policy. There are 3 areas in which a significant role should belong to local communities and local authorities.
   Research implications. Proposals are formulated to improve the regulatory framework aimed at involving local governments into the implementation of the priorities of the Russian state in the field of scientific and technological development.

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