Krasnoyarsk is the capital of Krasnoyarsk Territory, Western Siberian Russia, on the Yenisei River. It is a major river port and rail center. Founded in 1628 as the Cossack outpost of Krasny Yar, it grew rapidly after the discovery of gold and the construction of the Trans-Siberian RR (late 19th cent.). Krasnoyarsk is one of the key cities of Russia. Rich with natural resources, possessing highly developed industries playing leading roles in the economy of Russia, and having industry-oriented scientific and intellectual potential, Krasnoyarsk remains one of the most attractive cities for foreign investment. The energy industry is one of the Krai's largest industrial sectors. Two large hydroelectric power stations, such as Krasnoyarsk and Sayano - Shushenskaya, are built on the Yenisey river. The Krasnoyarsk is considered to be the largest agricultural region in the Central and Eastern Siberia. Agriculture is developed in the central and southern regions of the Krasnoyarsk. Grain and fodder, potatoes, milk and meat production are the basis of the Krai's agriculture. Krasnoyarsky Krai is one of the country's important fur producing region. On the average, about 15 thousand white foxes, more than 50 thousand sables, 400 thousand squirrels are used in the fur industry per year. Due to fur breeding, a wide variety of furs, including blue fox, silver fox, mink, and sable, is available in the Krai.