The Northern Economic Region accounted for almost 4% of the national GRP in 2008. In the partly arctic zone of Russia, monthly wages appear much higher than the national average, but this is offset by the likelihood of payment being much lower.
The Northern Economic Region contributed nearly 4% to the national GRP in 2008. In the partly arctic part of Russia, monthly wages were significantly higher than the national average, but this was balanced by the possibility of lower payments.