Changing the role of territories of advanced development in the new reality conditions

Subject. This article focuses on the relationship between government bodies and businesses regarding priority development areas in the current conditions. Objectives. The article aims to justify the increased role of preferential territories in the development of high-tech business. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of comparative, structural, factor and statistical analyses. Results. The article reveals a high level of regional differentiation of advanced development territories and substantiates offers for the preferential territories development. Conclusions. The effective use of Russia's technological potential can strengthen technological sovereignty and improve the standard of living for the country's population.