Analyzing the best practices of cross-border interregional interactions in the field of innovational development in border regions
The article analyzes the «best practices» of cross-border cooperation of Russia in the field of innovation based on the cooperation of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region with South-Eastern Finland. Examples of the most successful projects in this area within the framework of such programs as «Russia - South-East Finland» and «Interreg» are given, and their effectiveness is assessed. The problems that prevent border regions from effective innovational development are noted.