Federation Council representatives: Vladimir Kulakov (2009 to 2014) and Nikolai Olshanski (from 2011)
Population: 2,261,628 (2010 census)
Capital: Voronezh (population 847,620), 587 km from Moscow
Federal district: Central
Economic region: Central Black Earth
Time zone: Moscow, GMT +3, EST +8
Geography: Voronezh is located in the south central part of European Russia, on the upper reaches of the Don river basin. The region is divided into forest and steppe lands. The Voronezh river, a tributary of the Don, flows through the region.
Urban population: 62%, Rural population: 38%
Economy: Voronezh Region's leading economic sectors are engineering as well as production of food, building materials and agricultural products. The region's soil is well suited for growing sunflowers, grains, hemp and millet. The area also produces oils, alcohol and tobacco.
