The Department of Regional Economics and Management at Vyatka State University was founded in 1992 and is the oldest economic department in the Kirov region. It currently has over 500 students and more than 3,000 graduates. The department staff includes 3 professors, 3 associate professors, 4 senior lecturers, 2 lecturers, 1 doctor, and 7 PhDs. Every year, department lecturers produce around 25 teaching materials, 2 monographs, and 5 scientific articles. From 2005-2007 and 2009-2010, the department completed various research projects and applied studies that were implemented by Kirov region authorities to improve areas such as investment, innovation, transportation, and more.