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Clusters and competitive capacity: analysis of Russian motor-car construction

The article is devoted to the analysis of cluster relations that are considered to be a factor of an enterprise competitive capacity in the Russian motor-car construction. Within the framework of the research the analysis of the Russian motor-car construction spatial structure is carried out, the biggest regional centers (potential clusters) are found, distinctive features of cooperation among companies and the competitive environment are studied in two Russian regions. The results of the research allow the authors of the article to come to the conclusion that in the case of the industry under the analysis geographical concentration, predominantly the heritage of the planned economy, cannot be the basis for the identification of regional manufacture centers as clusters. The reason lies in a low level of cooperation among partners. Nevertheless there are prerequisites for the develop¬ment of cluster relations in the industry under the analysis. Moreover there is also some evidence of positive connection between the readiness of a company to cooperate with the environment and its innovative activity.