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Russia has land stretching from the Arctic circle with the town of Murmansk to the Volkhov river with Novgorod. To simplify the adminstration of such a vast territory, regions have been created by the central government to promote regional autononmy and the development of local infrastructure. There are currently 3 recognized regions in Russia. | Russia has land stretching from the Arctic circle with the town of Murmansk to the Volkhov river with Novgorod. To simplify the adminstration of such a vast territory, regions have been created by the central government to promote regional autononmy and the development of local infrastructure. There are currently 3 recognized regions in Russia. | ||
==== ''Saint Petersburg Greater Area'' ==== | ==== [[File:Flag of Saint Petersburg.png|35x35px]] ''Saint Petersburg Greater Area'' ==== | ||
'''Oldest Town:''' Saint Petersburg | '''Oldest Town:''' Saint Petersburg | ||
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This region centered around the capital of Saint Petersburg is the main heartland of the Russian nation. It holds the main centers of powers and makes up more than 50% of the nation's population. It consists of the towns of Saint Petersburg, Petrograd (known for its mapart canvas) and Vyborg (which holds much of the industrial capacity of the region). | This region centered around the capital of Saint Petersburg is the main heartland of the Russian nation. It holds the main centers of powers and makes up more than 50% of the nation's population. It consists of the towns of Saint Petersburg, Petrograd (known for its mapart canvas) and Vyborg (which holds much of the industrial capacity of the region). | ||
About half of the town of Sosnovo is also located within this region while the rest is part of the region of Karelia. | About half of the town of Sosnovo is also located within this region while the rest is part of the region of Karelia. | ||
==== [[File:Flag Karelia.png|35x35px]] ''Karelia'' ==== | ==== [[File:Flag Karelia.png|35x35px]] ''Karelia'' ==== | ||