Author: Natalya Yu. Vlasova, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Prof. of Regional & Municipal Economics Dept.; Yelena A. Vechkinzova, Cand. Sc. (Ec.), Associate-Prof., applicant for Doctoral degree of Regional & Municipal Economics Dept.

Abstract: The article presents a comparative analysis of the formation of industrial-innovative infrastructure in the regions of Russia and Kazakhstan. The paper detects common trends as well as their specifics at national levels.

Key words: industrial-innovative infrastructure; region; regional innovation system.