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Founded: 1944
Governor: Nikolay Vladimirovich Vinogradov (re-elected in 2000)
Federation Council Representatives: Vadim Anatolevich Gustov (executive, term expires February 2009); Yevgeny Pavlovich Ilyushkin (legislative, term expires March 2009)
Duma deputies: Igor Nikolayevich Igoshin (Vladimir district)(United Russia); Viktor Nikolaevich Pautov (Kovrovsky district)(KPRF)
Population: 1,524,900 (2002 census)
Capital: Vladimir (population 316,300), 190 km from Moscow
Other major cities: Kovrov (155,600), Murom (126,800)
Federal district: Central
Economic region: Central
Time zone: Moscow, GMT +3, EST +8
Geography: 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%
Ethnic make-up:
Economy: Vladimir is one of Russia's most economically developed regions and the region's industry is highly diversified. The most important industries are engineering and metalworking, light industry, food, glass, forestry and woodworking, building materials, and chemicals and petrochemicals. Tourism is also developed in the area as several cities on the Golden Ring are located there.
Official website: http://www.avo.ru
Contact information
Governor
Nikolay Vladimirovich Vinogradov
21 Oktyabrsky prospekt
Vladimir 600000
Tel.: +7 (492) 233 15 52
Fax: +7 (492) 225 34 45
Email: post@avo.ru
Chairman of Legislative Assembly
Anatoly Vladimirovich Bobrov
21 Oktyabrsky prospket
Vladimir 600000
Tel.: +7 (492) 232 66 53
Fax: +7 (492) 223 08 06
Email: zsvo@zsvo.ru
Related articles:
Three-Hour Journey to Another World, By Shaun Walker, Russia Profile, Dec 12th 2005
Tradition and Transition, By Paul Abelsky, Russia Profile, August 1st 2005
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