About the methodology of the integrated evaluation of innovative potential areas of the North regions and the Arctic

The calculation of the integrated indicators of the innovative potential of the regions of the North and the Arctic by three methods. Clarifies the advantages and disadvantages of each method presented. Determined that the presence of a large number of different approaches and indicators to measure the level of innovation potential areas due to the ambiguity in the interpretation of the concepts of Russia, imperfect system of the statistical indicators and the lack of necessary information. The necessity of the further development of the methodology of the integrated assessment of innovation countries and regions.