Penza, 24 July 2012. PenzaNews. The index of industrial production of the full range of producer organizations in the Penza region for January–June, 2012 amounted to 110.5%; the result became second in the Volga Federal District. According to Penzastat, the greatest growth took place in textile and garment production – 18.6%, production of food and drinks – 13.6%, pulp and paper production, publishing and printing activities – 10.8%.

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Production of agricultural products also increased during the first half-year period. In comparison with the similar period of last year, production of all categories of meat increased by 20.2%, eggs – by 12.8%, milk – by 1.2%.

The amount of housing, put into operation year to date, is almost a quarter higher than it was in the first half of 2011; retail trade of consumer goods rose by 4%, foreign trade turnover increased by 9.2%.

Moreover, there is a positive demographic dynamics in the region for January–June, 2012 in comparison with the similar period of last year: the number of births increased by 6.7%, the number of deaths decreased by 2.3%. The number of divorces decreased by 13.6%, the number of marriages increased by 0.1%.