1. Labour resources of Tambov region Labour resources – 668,3 thous.people (61% of the region’s population) Branch structure of the people’s occupation (% of the total number of the working population)

2. INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 5 AUDITING, CONSULTING COMPANIES - 39 INDEPENDENT REGISTRATORS - 8 CREDITING ORGANIZATIONS - 26 INSURANCE COMPANIES - 31 The level of financial infrastructure development

3. The branch structure of the gross regional product of Tambov region Dynamic of the gross regional product growth in Tambov region in 2005-2009 (2004 = 100%), %

4. The share in agricultural production in Central federal district crops - 12,2% sugar beat - 17,1% sunflower - 23,2% Tambov region is a high player at the Russian Federation market The share in industrial production in Russia ethyl spirits - 8,8% granulated sugar - 12,8% vegetable oils - 2% synthetic paints - 2% chemical equipment - 8%

5. Countries - trade partners of the Tambov region import export

6. Advantageous geographical position Scientific base (universities, Michurinsk-city-of-science) Fertile agricultural lands and abundant raw stuff base for processing industry High-qualified labour force Compatibility of various economy sectors Preconditions for clusters creation Dynamically forming infrastructure of financial institutions Basic competitive advantages of the Tambov region

7. Branch priorities for investments  bio-chemical technologies,  scientific-educational complex  food and processing industry  machine building and chemical industry  agriculture  touristic-recreation zones