Knowledge-based engineering as a driver of economic development of the regions of Russia

The main purpose of this paper is the study of the characteristics and the evaluation of the impact of knowledge-based engineering enterprises on the regional economy, where they act as a main driver, a catalyst for the development of a number of sectors of the economy, by enhancing and strengthening the competitive advantages of other industrial enterprises. The fundamental provisions and papers of the reputable scientists in the field of management of regional innovation systems and knowledge-based enterprises, as well as the authoring constitute the theoretical and methodological basis of this study.