Nikolai Kalinin

This article deals with the essence of the category of "effective cooperation strategy of the state and business." Its role for the development of innovative potential of the region is stated. The basic forms and features of state - business cooperation are analyzed and the state partners in solving social problems are specified.

The article deals with the uniqueness of Tula region economic development and reveals its dependence on certain historical factors. The role of the regional economy growth for the development of the subject of the Russian Federation is stated. The importance of the actions of public authorities of Tula region to achieve the expected indicators of socio-economic development of the region is proved.