: Severo-Zapadny Ekonomichesky Rayon) is one of twelve economic regions of Russia.

The Northwestern Economic Region accounted for 5% of the national GRP in 2008.

With its Baltic port and proximity to Finland, this region and its chief city St. Petersburg have always been a Russian window on the west.

The evaluation of the current economy is unusually high by Russian standards, and so too is the expectation of life improving.

The region is also a magnet for students seeking higher education.