Sectoral diversification of Crimean economy as an instrument of regional development

Basing on the analysis of statistic data on the dynamics of goods output volume, internal and external trade balance of Crimea in the context of some commodity groups, as well as potential of tourism and transport services, the article discusses the main areas of sectoral diversification of Crimean economy. These areas are connected with the agro-industrial complex of Crimea, with diversification of development of raw base and processing industries, chemical industry, construction materials, machine-building and instrument-making industry, shipbuilding, building of three-star hotels, beach coast improvement, historical monuments reconstruction, diversification of tourism types in Crimea.