Analysing established and prospective areas of cooperation between the Russian HEIS and different regional stakeholders from the federal universities point of view

The paper presents key findings from the analysis of the established as well as prospective areas for the Russian HEIs regional engagement. It highlights the impact made by the Siberian Federal University and South Federal University to the regional development. The paper discloses mechanisms of integration of the Russian HEIs to the regional life based on four areas of cooperation such as economic, social, political and technological areas. It also demonstrates innovative capabilities for regions and city regions from the multilateral cooperation between HEIs and other regional stakeholders.