Yaroslavl Region
The Yaroslavl Region, a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, is part of the country's Central Federal District.
Location
The Yaroslavl Region is located in the north of Russia's European part, and borders the Vladimir, Vologda, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Moscow and Tver regions. The Volga River, the longest river in Russia, is running through the region. The Yaroslavl Region comprises 17 areas, eight districts including six in the city of Yaroslavl, four regionally-administered towns and 22 worker villages.
Area
36,400 square kilometres.
Capital
Yaroslavl, located 282 kilometres from Moscow.
Main cities and towns
Yaroslavl, Rybinsk, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Tutayev, Uglikh, Rostov.
Climate
The Yaroslavl Region has a moderate continental climate, with the average January temperature of -7 C (19.4 F) and the average July temperature of +18 C (64.4 F).
Population
The Region's population is 1,338,700, with 559,850 males and 778,850 females. Over 80% of the region's population (1,088,600 people) is urban, while rural residents account for 18.8% (250,100 people). The economically active population is 703,000, with those employed in the economic sector reaching 670,000. The unemployed rate, calculated using ILO methods, is 4.5%, while senior citizens and minors account for 24% and 15% respectively. The negative population growth rate is -10.5 per 1,000. The positive migration influx rate is 15 per 10,000.
Economic development
The Yaroslavl Region is one of Russia's most industrially developed territories, with about 300 leading enterprises of federal significance. The main natural resources are arenaceous quartz, gravel, mineral waters, banded marble, thin banded clay and earth colours. The key industries are engineering, metalworking, food, chemical and petrochemical industries.
Energy industry
The energy industry accounts for 9% of the region's industrial output. The region has a total of 10 thermal power plants and hydroelectric plants, operating with a total capacity of 1,174 megawatts. Those include three Yaroslavl power stations, with capacities of 131, 210 and 320 megawatts respectively; the Uglich hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 110 megawatts; the Rybinsk hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 346 megawatts; the Yartekhuglerod and the Saturn thermal power plants, with capacities of 24 and 12 megawatts correspondingly; two Saturn gas turbine power plants, with capacities of 12 and 5 megawatts respectively, and the Khorobrovsk mini hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 0.16 megawatts.
Chemical and petrochemical industry
The local chemical and petrochemical industry accounts for 19% of the region's industrial output, with a large part of products being supplied to Russia's other regions. Crude materials for manufacturing are purchased by local enterprises from the Komi Republic and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area. The region's pipelines deliver oil to two local oil refineries, which produce petrol, residual oil, fuel oil and supply crude materials to local chemical plants.
Engineering
The engineering industry amounts to 31% of the region's industrial output, with 88 large and medium-sized enterprises operating in the territory. The machine-building complex manufactures diesel engines, fuel facilities, aircraft engines and electrical equipment.
Food industry
The food sector accounts for 23% of the region's industrial output. The major food processing and producing enterprises are the Research Institute for Butter and Cheese Manufacture, Ruskhleb company, which manufactures confectionery, whole-milk products, non-alcoholic drinks, bakery and pasta products, tobacco producer Balkanskaya Zvesda, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks manufacturer Yarpivo.
Agriculture
The local agricultural sector's major activities are cattle and poultry breeding, as well as cultivating crops, potato, fibre flax, fruit and berries.
Transport
The region boasts an extensive transport system of federal and international significance, which includes railway, automobile, river, air and pipeline routes.
Railway transport
The region's railways route length accounts for 650 kilometres, with an annual cargo turnover reaching 19 million metric tons.
River transport
The Volga River, the main transport artery of European Russia, serves as the major route for river transport in the region. The local water transport route length amounts to 823 kilometres.
Automobile transport
The region has several highways stretching across its territory and an extended road system, with a route length of highways reaching 8,000 kilometres.
Air transport
The local air transport industry provides domestic passenger and international cargo flights. There are two airline companies operating in the region, Yaroslavl Aviation and Tunoshna Airport.
Foreign economic activity
The region's main exports include machinery and petrochemical products, while the main imports include machinery, chemical products, consumer goods and food.
Small businesses
The region has about 8,400 small businesses, including 1,000 operating in the industrial sector, 1,400 in construction and 3,800 in trade and public catering. The remaining small businesses are involved in agriculture, transport, research and science services.
The Yaroslavl Region's Governor is Sergei Vakhrukov.
The Speaker of the regional legislature is Viktor Rogotsky.
