The Smolensk region of Russia has an economy based around manufacturing, trade, and transportation. Manufacturing contributes over 20% of GDP and includes industries like chemical production, food production, and electrical equipment. GDP grew steadily from 2011 to 2014. Unemployment declined from over 10% in 2007 to under 6% in 2013, showing economic improvement. The region has natural resources and is developing tourism around its historical and cultural sites to continue expanding its economy.

1. PRESENTATION OF
SMOLENSK REGION

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6. 250.0
199.1
99,1
200.0
208.1
235.4
183.2
150.0
100.0
50.0
0.0
2011
2012
2013
2014
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7. 0.40%
Manufacturing activities
22.90%
Trade
Transport and communication
22.30%
7.30%
10.70%
Production and distribution of
electrical energy, gas and water
Construction
Agriculture, forestry, hunting
Mining and quarrying
7.40%
9.30%
19.70%
Others types of economic activities
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8. 4.00%
9.50%
26.8%
Production and distribution of electricity , gas
and water
Сhemical production
Production of food , beverages and tobacco
5.90%
Production of electrical equipment
6.20%
Jewelry industry
Production of vehicles and equipment
7.60%
5.50%
10.60%
6.30%
8.80%
8.50%
Manufacture of basic metals and fabricated
metal products
Production of other non-metallic mineral
products
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
Processing of wood and of products of wood
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15. 56.9
58.6
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60.0
50.0
37.6
40.0
30.0
56.4
34.6
25.2
20.0
10.0
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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