Regional Management as a Factor of Innovation in Russian Regions: Statistical Analysis

The paper shows that the innovation activities of Russian companies is determined, rather, short motifs. A number of factors are under the direct influence of the regional authorities. Correlation and regression analysis showed that the current policy of inter-budgetary relations leads to the formation of the type of rent-seeking behavior from the authorities of the regions, which affects the innovation. Based on the results of a case study "The most influential politicians of Russia" it was proved that the stronger the influence of the governor of the region, the lower the level of innovation.