Federation Council representatives: Vadim Gustov (2001 to 2013) and Alexander Savenkov (2009 to 2013)
Population: 1,430,084 (2010 census)
Capital: Vladimir (population 337,670), 190 km from Moscow
Other major cities: Kovrov (148,100), Murom (118,100)
Federal district: Central
Economic region: Central Time zone: Moscow, GMT +3, EST +8
Geography: The Vladimir region is located in Central European Russia and borders on Yaroslavl, Ivanovo, Moscow, Ryazan and Nizhny Novgorod regions. The Klyazma river flows through the region.
Urban population: 80%, Rural population: 20%
Economy: Vladimir is one of Russia's most economically developed regions. The most important industries are engineering and metalworking, production of food, glass, chemicals and building materials, forestry and woodworking. Tourism is also well-developed in the area as several cities on the Golden Ring are located there.
