On the territory of the Russian Federationa lot of subjects, including counties, regions and republics. Each of them plays an important role in the development of the country and has a number of its features. But there is a key subject. This is the Central Federal District, which has been the historical and economic core of the state for many centuries. In this article, we will examine the economic situation of the district, its geography, attractions and other features.
Central Federal District of the Russian FederationFederation - is the territory of the country with the largest population density. It was established in 2000 by the decree of President Vladimir Putin of Russia. There are no republics in the district, it includes only the regions and the capital city of Moscow. It is also the administrative center of the district and the largest city. The name does not come from the geographical location of the district, but from its historical function.
This territory has always been the most developed in theeconomically, culturally and politically. The district has the best educational institutions of the country, the most advanced system of transport communication is established. Within its limits, successfully develop: automotive, instrument making and other industries. Many residents of Russia and other countries come to a permanent place of work in the Central Federal District or Moscow as the most prestigious and promising cities for living and development.
The regions of the Central Federal District are occupied byan area of 650,200 square kilometers. This is almost 4% of the total territory of Russia. The Central Federal District is located on the East European Plain. At the borders the district converges with Belarus and Ukraine.
Within the CFD, mixed, broad-leavedforests. Part of the territory is occupied by steppes and forest-steppe. There are also some large rivers: the Volga, the Don, the Dnieper and the Western Dvina. The climate is moderate. The average temperature in winter is -15 degrees Celsius, in summer - 22 degrees.
A large number of fossils are minedterritory of the Central Federal District. These include phosphorites, cement raw materials, granite, coal. Almost 20% of all railways in Russia extend in the Central Federal District.
В Центральном федеральном округе России проживает 39,209,580 people. On one square kilometer there are 60 people. This is more than 25% of the total population of the country. Almost half of them live in the capital of the Central Federal District. Moscow and the suburbs have become home to more than 17 million citizens.
An important fact is that the populationcontinues to grow. For 7 years, its quantity has been continuously increasing. Every year, 200-300 thousand people come to the territory of the Central Federal District. The birth rate also rises. Since 2002, there has been an increase in the life span of people living in this part of the country.
The majority of the population are Russians,here almost 90% of the total number of residents. In second place Ukrainians, with their share of only 1%. Next are Armenians, Tatars and Azerbaijanis with a share of less than 1%. Among the languages, the Slavic group, that is, the Russian language, also predominates. Its share is 92% over.
On the territory of the Central Federal District there are significant sights of Russia.
The Kolomna Kremlin. One of the most impressive places in the country.The Kremlin was built between 1525 and 1531 and served as an impregnable fortress for the Moscow State for many years. To date, only a part of the fortress, several walls and 7 towers have been preserved. Within the Kremlin were built the Assumption Cathedral and a couple of chapels, which are also worth a visit.
Smolensk fortress wall. The wall was erected in the period from 1595 to 1602.Its length is 6.5 kilometers. The Smolensk fortress was an important tactical territory for the Russian state. Since the beginning of the 17th century, many times it was stormed by enemy troops, so for today only a part of the fortifications remained from it.
Khopersky reserve. Основанный в 1935 году заповедник сыграл решающую role in saving the Russian desman, whose population was on the decline. The reserve is one of the richest in Eastern Europe. On its territory there are 400 lakes, which each spring flooded up to 80% of the entire reserve area. The Economic Department of the Central Federal District pays special attention to the development of this nature protection zone.
Almost 34% of the total gross regional product falls on the Central Federal District. It is worthwhile to write 22% of agricultural and 26.5% of industrial product here.
The total share of the CFA industry is approximately 20%from the whole country. The Black Earth region, which has become Russia's unspoken core, takes precedence over industrial production, scientific and technical potential, engineering and other industries.
The CFD is also in the lead in terms ofsocial and economic development, if we compare it with other federal districts of the country. On its territory there is a large number of specialists with the spheres of the production and technical plan.
CFD produces more than 22% of all electricitycountry, 19% of ferrous metals. Here, a large number of dairy products are produced, from which up to 30% of all bread is exported and very much alcohol (almost half).
More than 80% of all scientific developments in Russiaare held exactly on the territory of the Central Federal District. Scientific laboratories and centers concentrated within the district represent almost the entire potential of the whole state. Scientists from all over the country fly to Moscow to get money to develop their activities or start working with other able figures.
An important role in this is played by the education system of the Central Federal District.Almost 40% of universities are located here, and a third of all students are trained in this district. Educational institutions in Moscow and the Moscow region enjoy great success among young people, since it is believed that it is in Moscow universities that you can get a decent education with a great deal for the future and the opportunity for further development.
Up to 25% of all innovative ideas and developmentsare born within the Central Federal District. This is facilitated by scientific centers and technology parks like Skolkovo. On their territory, new ideas are constantly being developed. Engineers working at Skolkovo are engaged in projects for international companies, create web services and other high-tech products for both general use and for private enterprises. An important aspect in development has always been feedback. Specialists from all over the country constantly share their experience, gather conferences and give Russia new talents, which are developed by the state every day, technologically somewhat lagging behind others. Many graduates of Russian and foreign universities today work in IT companies located in the Central Federal District.
In the Central Federal District one of thethe most advanced and large-scale transport systems. Through its territory extends the Trans-Siberian Railway. Among the types of vehicles used within the CFD, it is possible to distinguish railway transport, automobile, aviation, water, as well as underground (Moscow metro).
Length of roads in this regionfor 2010 is 146391 kilometers. Through the CFD pass 65 major railway tracks. Here, the Moscow transport junction is localized (among other things, the largest in Russia).
With regard to air transport, in addition toall known Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo, there are 29 other airports in the Central Federal District. All of them are managed by the Federal Transport Agency.
Еще один важный вид транспорта, функционирующий в in this district - pipeline. Here are the longest pipelines in the country. For example, the main oil pipeline Nizhny Novgorod - Ryazan. Its length is as much as 230 kilometers.
