The government of the Tula region in Russia reported that investments in the local economy in 2010 stood at USD 2.34 billion dollars. Foreign investment comprised USD 366 million of that amount. Altogether, 19 major companies were founded in the region last year. The government of the Tula region in Russia reported that investments in the local economy in 2010 stood at USD 2.34 billion dollars. Foreign investment comprised USD 366 million of that amount. Altogether, 19 major companies were founded in the region last year.