Economic regions of Russia
Russia is divided into twelve economic regions — groups of federal subjects sharing the following characteristics: Common economic and social goals and participation in development programs; Relatively similar economic conditions and potential; Similar climatic, ecological, and geological conditions; Similar methods of technical inspection of new construction; Similar methods of conducting customs oversight; Overall similar living conditions of the population. No federal subject can belong to more than one economic region.
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