The Volga Economic Region is one of 12 economic regions of Russia.

Composition

• Astrakhan Oblast (part of Southern Federal District)

• Republic of Kalmykia (part of Southern Federal District)

• Penza Oblast (part of Volga Federal District)

• Samara Oblast (part of Volga Federal District)

• Saratov Oblast (part of Volga Federal District)

• Republic of Tatarstan (part of Volga Federal District)

• Ulyanovsk Oblast (part of Volga Federal District)

• Volgograd Oblast (part of Southern Federal District)

Economy

The Volga economic region accounted for almost 8 percent of Russia's national GRP in 2008.

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