The paper outlines key problems of development of handicraft cluster Russia, which are not reflected in government programs, employment programs and social development. There are issues of legislative, economic and marketing sense. The craft industry is poorly developed system of domestic support, the so-called trade union link. At present, in the form of a non-profit partner of the state in favor of the Russian Federation Chamber of Crafts and its regional offices. Regional Chamber of Crafts is the only institution that must monitor and supervise handicraft cluster in the region. At the regional level there are about 43 craft chambers of the Russian Federation. Also represented in the scientific interpretation of the concepts of “artisan cluster”, “craft activities”. Formulated and mapped the structure of the regional handicraft cluster. At the initial stage of problem solving handicraft cluster is necessary to form the legal framework, the register of craft trades and improve marketing channels.