Modeling of regional clusters considering sustainable development

Estimation issue of regional sustainable development in Ukraine is studied in the article. Methodical approach that allowed us to rate regions using calculated numbers on indices blocks of resource support, production, social development and ecology state was suggested. This allowed us to compare various components of sustainable development in regions perspective. Three regional clusters were established from the totality of the indices using the method of classification theory; this allows us to devise development scenarios and optimal functioning strategies of regional systems in Ukraine based on sustainable development principle. Keywords—regional development, sustainability, resource support, production, social development, ecology state.