86 regions of Russia took part in the contest. There were two criterions for them : administrative and business climates. iddle Ural got "silver" for the best trade enterprise development in 2011.

      " It is a deserved award. Modern consumer market reflects the level of social-economic development of the region. Regional branch takes the fourth place in Russia in the circulation of retail and wholesale trade. Only Moscow, Moscow Region and St. Petersburg take the lead. The speed of growth of commodity circulation is higher than in other Russian cities ",- said the Minister of Trade Dmitry Nozhenko.

      Yekaterinburg has got ahead of Moscow in in the index of provision with trade squares. More than 412 shops have been opened on the territory of Sverdlovsk Region since the beginning of this year. Dimension of investments in the objects of trade and service is 4,5 milliards rubles, this sectro will provide the region with 5 thosand new working places. 

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