The given book is one of the first regional scientific editions, in a complex opening social and economic development of the Volgograd area.

This book is one of the first regional scientific editions, in a complex opening social and economic development of the Volgograd region. In this book are reflected the economic and sociopolitical processes occurring in the region in the beginning of XXI century. There is also information about natural resources, industrial, social and economic and innovative potential of the region. Foreign economic relations, its geography, and also investment opportunities of the enterprises and branches are also shown in this encyclopedia.

The encyclopedia is addressed to heads and experts of authorities, the enterprises, the financial-credit organizations, potential investors. Many sections of the encyclopedia will be useful to science officers, post-graduate students and students.