Cluster approach to the formation of health touristy zones

In the article the peculiarities of the cluster approach to the formation of health care touristic zones in Russian Federation are highlighted. The formation of value chain and continuity in applying scientific, medical, health and service processes are demonstrated on the example of Caucasian mineral waters cluster. The authors also consider distinctive characteristics of health cluster and examine factors of clustering. The comparative analysis of the peculiarities of resort industry in Europe and in Russia is made. The processes of resort branch transformation and changes in the approach to client healing are displayed on the example of Check Republic and Germany.