Since ancient times, people have been interested in who lives how. They strive to show the merits of their life and prove that their native land is the best. Competitions are held all over the world, and ratings of cities and living conditions in them are compiled annually. Similar studies are also being conducted in Russia. Competitions are held to objectively assess the standard of living and compile an objective rating. All this is done with the goal of finding out which city in Russia is better to live in.

Best city to live

Not long ago, a project was launched to study the quality of life of the population. Sociologists from the Financial University under the Government of Russia are conducting research in thirty-eight localities to rank the best cities based on their standard of living. For a qualitative assessment, it was decided to assign points calculated using coefficients. In this case, three approaches to summing up are used.

Where do they get more, better treatment and education?

The first approach implies that quality of life is, first of all, a high level of well-being of citizens who have equal access to education and quality medical services. Accordingly, to form the first coefficient, the following are measured:

• level of material security;
• provision of medical services that meet modern standards;
• equal access to education, a real opportunity to receive this education, and not just a document.

Calculations were made taking into account Rosstat data, which can be viewed on the official website. A large number of surveys were also conducted to obtain information on points of interest locally. Each of the three indicators under study is assigned an index, its weight is determined, and then the total value for the city is derived from the average sum of the three indices.

Factors influencing the rating

For example, the level of well-being was determined by such indicators as:

• average monthly salary;
• possibility of purchasing a new car.

Moscow is undoubtedly the leader here by a wide margin; the incomes of its residents are incomparably higher than those of outsiders Barnaul, Sevastopol and Volgograd. After Moscow come Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk and Yekaterinburg.

Medical services were assessed:

• in relation to the number of deaths to the number of pensioners;
• by how satisfied residents are with the quality of services;
• by the number of people with low incomes using paid services.

Moscow is again in first place among all cities, followed by the second capital, St. Petersburg, then Naberezhnye Chelny and Tyumen. Tolyatti, Irkutsk, Grozny and Sevastopol became anti-leaders.

Access to education and its level were assessed based on the following factors:

• the number of children provided with places in kindergartens;
• the level of salaries of employees of educational institutions in relation to the average salary in the city;
• the number of residents who are confident in the good level of education in their city.

The city of St. Petersburg was in first place for this indicator, followed by Tomsk, Tyumen and Chelyabinsk. Lipetsk, Naberezhnye Chelny, Tolyatti and Makhachkala close the list.

According to calculations, using the first approach, we can conclude that the best city to live in Russia is Moscow, the rest are in the following order:

1. Moscow.
2. Saint Petersburg.
3. Tyumen.
4. Ekaterinburg.
5. Krasnoyarsk
   …

36. Togliatti.
35. Lipetsk.
37. Makhachkala.
38. Sevastopol.

Where are the best houses, roads and parks?

For the second approach, factors influencing the convenience of life in a particular city were selected. How well it is landscaped, what is the quality of the roads and footpaths, how often is housing renovated, and what is the condition of the housing stock. All these are important issues in our life. For efficient evaluation, these factors were also divided into three groups. Housing stock, landscaping and roads.

Calculations were carried out similarly to the previous approach, based on objective and subjective indicators.

Housing and communal services in cities and work to improve the quality of the housing stock were assessed by:

• the number of dilapidated and dilapidated housing;
• satisfaction of residents with services provided by housing and communal services and the condition of houses.

Here in the first positions were: Naberezhnye Chelny, Grozny, Tyumen and Moscow. The lowest quality of housing stock and low level of housing and communal services were found in Samara, Saratov, Sevastopol and Makhachkala.

The assessment of the livability of cities was influenced only by the voices of the surveyed residents. The largest number of satisfied people were in Grozny, Kazan, Tyumen and Naberezhnye Chelny. The most dissatisfied residents were in Tolyatti, Omsk, Volgograd and Makhachkala.

The biggest problem in Russia, according to the proverb, is the roads. This criterion was assessed by the number of transport routes that do not meet the standards and by the number of residents who are satisfied with the road infrastructure of their city. The first places in the ranking were taken by the cities of Tyumen, Naberezhnye Chelny, Novokuznetsk and Grozny. Omsk, Perm, Ryazan and Yaroslavl were in last place.

Summing up the results of the research on the second approach, we can make a rating:

1. Tyumen.
2. Grozny.
3. Kazan.
4. Moscow.
   ...

34. Omsk.
35. Astrakhan.
36. Saratov.
37. Makhachkala.
38. Volgograd.

Where is everyone going?

The best cities of Russia have always been attractive to the residents of our country. The opportunity for development and career growth, a higher standard of living and access to education and medicine are what push people to change their place of residence. Migration indicators clearly show where people want to go to live in order to make things better.

The third study assessed the balance of migration in relation to the number of residents, the number of citizens willing to leave their city, and their satisfaction with their lives.

1. Krasnodar.
2. Kazan.
3. Tyumen.
4. Grozny.
   …

34. Saratov.
35. Novokuznetsk.
36. Omsk.
37. Tolyatti.
38. Volgograd.

Competition winners

Who was the winner? So, based on the results of 2015, based on a study of three approaches, the ranking of the best cities in Russia looks like this:

1. Tyumen.
2. Moscow.
3. Kazan.
4. Krasnodar.
5. Grozny.
   …

34. Togliatti.
35. Saratov.
36. Makhachkala.
37. Omsk.
38. Volgograd.

In a study conducted in 2014, the best cities to live in Russia are still the same. St. Petersburg was in fifth place, and Grozny did not participate in the ranking. These were the best cities in Russia to live in. The ratings and calculations were published in official publications.

Internet voting for the best city in Russia

Voting for the best city is a nationwide election of the most symbolic and recognizable place in our country. The goal of this project is to increase the population’s interest in the cultural values ​​of their small homeland and the entire country as a whole. And the city that wins the vote will undoubtedly receive an incentive for even greater economic growth and improvement in all areas of life.

The cities on the list are the centers of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation; there are 83 applicants in total. The winner receives the title “Best City in Russia.”

It’s very easy to vote for your city, just go to the website and click a button. No registration required. But there is a limit on the number of votes from one IP address (computer, phone, tablet); you can vote no more than once a day. This, of course, will not allow fraudsters to greatly influence the result, but experts do not expect particularly objective results.

1. Sevastopol.
2. Khabarovsk.
3. Kostroma.
4. Penza.
5. Khanty-Mansiysk.
6. Yoshkar-Ola;
7. Magas.
8. Irkutsk
9. Nalchik.

The most comfortable city in Russia

What are the best cities in Russia, and where it is more comfortable to live, can also be determined by an annual competition among all cities and municipalities.

This is the most objective comparison, because it covers the entire geography of our country and is based on a large number of criteria. The city of Saransk became a repeated winner of the competition, as many as eight times. The cities of Khabarovsk and Novorossiysk won seven times each. Tyumen, which was mentioned in the previous ranking as the winner, won the “The Most Comfortable City in Russia” competition five times, as did Almetyevsk and Leninogorsk.

The purpose of the competition is to stimulate municipal authorities. According to the organizer, local authorities should strive to improve the quality of life of the population. As a result of the competition, the cities and towns that have most succeeded in this will be identified by reforming the housing and communal services sector, reducing losses and bringing the budget and business sector to modern economic realities.

Which cities are taking part?

More than 4,000 cities and towns have participated in the competition, held throughout the country. For convenience, classification into categories has been adopted.

The first includes cities-administrative centers, as in the “City of Russia” vote.

During the first month of the year, competition participants provide a report on the work performed to a specially formed commission, and during February the commission makes a decision and compiles a rating.

Criteria by which achievements are assessed

The best cities in Russia are assessed according to the following criteria:

• implement social and economic development programs in the best possible way and in full;
• carry out specified volumes of construction and major repairs of housing stock;
• have positive dynamics in the improvement of residential buildings;
• carry out major repairs of road surfaces and lay new roads, sidewalks and storm drains;
• ensure road safety and an appropriate level of transport services;
• plant trees and beautify the city;
• take measures to culturalize the population and preserve historical, cultural and natural heritage;
• replace dilapidated engineering structures and keep them in good condition;
• reduce the number of unfinished square meters of housing under construction.

The competition also evaluates:

• provision of car garages and parking lots;
• the appearance of the city, compliance with the general style of new buildings;
• completeness of the architectural composition of the facades;
• maintaining cleanliness in the city;
• environmental level and its maintenance.

Prizes for winners

Participants of the competition who took first, second and third places are awarded commemorative diplomas and cash awards. The funds received as a bonus are spent on the development of the municipal economy (90%) and on bonuses to employees of enterprises who have shown high results, which influenced the level of improvement. In fact, the whole of Russia is taking part in the competition.

Which city is the best?

What's the end result? Who's the winner? Based on research, competitions and voting, you can find out which is the best city in Russia:

1. Tyumen.
2. Moscow.
3. Kazan.
4. Krasnodar.
5. Saint Petersburg.
6. Chelyabinsk.
7. Ekaterinburg.
8. Krasnoyarsk
9. Novosibirsk
10. Orenburg.

Summarizing

There are several large competitions in Russia to determine the best city, and each of them takes into account different criteria. Of course, residents’ satisfaction is one of the important indicators, but it should be noted that surveys are conducted selectively and do not cover all segments of the population. Where life is good for one person with high income, it may be difficult for another with average income. This factor should also be taken into account when deciding to move, for example.

Well, of course, every city in our huge country has its own unusual, unique atmosphere that can make you happy. The best city is the one in which it is good for a person to live. And this depends on many factors, including personal ones.

Man has always strived to go where it is better. In Russia, various economic, social, and cultural problems are aggravated, and sometimes it is not even the authorities who are to blame, but simply the vastness of the area and the inaccessibility to use some resources. From the most backward cities, people tend to go where there are schools, roads, gas, and entertainment centers.

11th place – Orenburg

A city that begins its history in 1705. The population of Orenburg is more than 500 thousand people. It is located in the Urals and is the center of the Orenburg region. The city was among the first to begin cottage construction, which resulted in a small resettlement of people from cramped, stuffy apartments into comfortable housing. Orenburg has all the necessary infrastructure not only for living, but also for spiritual growth:

• museum complexes,
• ethno-complexes,
• university,
• Cossack society.

10th place – Tyumen

A city that primarily provides the population with work in large oil and gas fields. In addition, all types of transport communications operate in the territory and are developed enough to transport a huge flow of people every day.

The scientific and educational spheres remain at a high level, thanks to enormous support from the state and leading enterprises in the region. At the proper level, leisure and spiritual development.

9th place – Novosibirsk

The third city in Russia in terms of population. It is the capital of both the region and the entire territory beyond the Urals. It has all possible amenities:

• airport,
• various road junctions in all directions of Russia,
• large industrial and educational centers,
• constantly under construction housing stock,
• innovative and large research institutes.

There is a hydroelectric power station that supplies the entire population of the region and other entities. Near the city there are extensive areas for outdoor recreation, and a park culture is developed inside.

8th place – Krasnoyarsk

It is one of the largest cities in Siberia. The Krasnoyarsk chapel is on the 10-ruble banknote, so everyone is a little familiar with the cultural features of the city. Famous natives of Krasnoyarsk: Dmitry Hvorostovsky, Olga Tumaikina, Evgeny Ustyugov, Alexander Semin and many other political, sports, scientific and cultural figures of the past and future.

Krasnoyarsk has a developed economy, represented by many mining and heavy enterprises, cultural centers, and educational sites.

7th place – Ekaterinburg

The center of the Ural District, one of the most developed industrial cities, is included in the world top City-600. The city boasts both natural beauty and cultural attractions.

The city authorities pay special attention to transport infrastructure and housing construction. In Yekaterinburg there is enormous support for small businesses, as well as scientific innovative developments

6th place – Chelyabinsk

The territory occupied by the city is one of the 15 largest in Russia, and the population is more than a million people. It began its existence back in the 18th century, so the city has a huge number of historical monuments, creating an extraordinary architectural ensemble. More than 100 thousand students study in educational centers. The city has a developed network of industrial enterprises; metallurgical plants occupy more than 60% of the total industry.

5th place – St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a beautiful city that a great many people dream of visiting, and even more of them dream of living in. The city is aimed at contemplating beauty, nurturing cultural values, intelligence, literacy and politeness. In addition to historical and cultural values, the city has developed industry: marine, engineering, food.

4th place – Krasnodar

A city that, thanks to its mild climate and close access to the sea (about 100 km), has won the hearts of many people. The territory receives a large amount of investment, thanks to which it develops in the industrial sector.

The city has one of the lowest unemployment rates compared to others in the region; there are mining, processing, and engineering industries, so labor is constantly in demand on the market. , at a high level, a decent level of development of transport networks.

3rd place - Sochi

If we talk about Russian cities that are most adapted to a comfortable and healthy life, then Sochi will certainly top it. Of course, this is not the place where you should look for a high-paying job, but if you work remotely or are a freelancer, then you are unlikely to find a better city to live in Russia.

The 2014 Olympics held in Sochi attracted fantastic investments to the resort city. Sochi is a city with excellent ecology, excellent roads, infrastructure for a wide variety of leisure activities, and most importantly, an atypically mild climate for Russia, which makes this place one of the most comfortable.

2nd place – Kazan

A dynamic and prosperous city, which in a short time has become the hallmark of Russia. The wealth of various cultural attractions, the proximity of historical monuments with modern buildings together create a single, but at the same time diverse capital of Tatarstan.

Recently, a lot of attention has been paid to sports facilities, so Kazan will be an excellent place for children to develop their talents. The city has many industrial organizations that provide jobs in many areas of training.

1st place – Moscow

Of course, the country's capital is one of the most attractive cities to live in; this is understandable: culture, education, international interaction, and new technologies are flourishing in Moscow. Careerists, artists, doctors, and ordinary workers who constantly travel to Moscow on a rotational basis to global construction projects dream about the capital.

Moscow is a center of attraction for various cultures, traditions, and customs. In addition, the city has a huge number of cultural monuments, which are among the universal symbols of the state. Although Moscow has problems with housing and traffic jams, it will always be considered the best city.

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10th place. Hamburg, Germany, 95 points

It is the second largest city in Germany (after Berlin), the seventh largest in the European Union and the most populous non-capital city in the European Union. It is the largest port in Germany, the second largest in Europe, and ranks ninth in the world.

The remains of the first buildings on the territory of modern Hamburg are dated by archaeologists to the 5th-6th centuries AD and belong to the era of the Great Migration.

The city has retained certain features of medieval buildings. Hamburg is home to 60 museums and 17 universities.

Central Town Hall:

Hamburg also ranks first among European cities in terms of the number of bridges (according to various sources, from 2300 to more than 2500). The city has more bridges than Venice (400), Amsterdam (1200) and London combined.

9th place. Helsinki, Finland, 95.6 points

It is the capital and largest city of Finland, the administrative center of the province of Uusimaa. Located in the south of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea.

The city was founded on June 12, 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. The city's elevation changes are significant and rocks are a common part of the landscape. There are waterfalls on the rivers within the city.

Helsinki is home to 8 universities and 6 technology parks. Bicycle lovers are also welcome here - the total length of bike paths in Helsinki is more than 1000 km. By the way, the Helsinki tram system is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world.

8th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population. The city is located within the Auckland Volcanic Region. Within its boundaries are the craters of 49 extinct monogenic volcanoes.

Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but with its picturesque beauty Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time. Although, some say that it is good, safe, clean, but boring.

One of the attractions is the Sky Tower with a height of 328 meters - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere:

Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):

7th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

It is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of approximately 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It was founded on June 12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling shortly after the formation of the port settlement.

The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing area, the Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.

Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape:

Perth is called "The Pearl of Australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian area in the center of Perth, and beautiful views of the river make Perth attractive to tourists.

One of the attractions is:

6th place. Adelaide, Australia, 96.6 points

The capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people is the city of Adelaide. It is named after the queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers, and is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.

King William Street is the widest street in the city:

Tourists are attracted here to Adelaide by Australia's third largest Kangaroo Island, a wildlife sanctuary with a colony of sea lions and an excellent coastline for fishing.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

In the foothills and prairies region, approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.

The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2,400 hours a year.

Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its topography is quite hilly. The elevation of downtown Calgary is approximately 1048 m above sea level.

Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world. For example, driving just 200 kilometers from the city you find yourself at the glacial Moraine Lake in Banff National Park:

Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - the Calgary Tower, 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts it maintains its stability:

Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

And the administrative center of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.

Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants.

3rd place. Vancouver, Canada, 97.3 points

Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordillera.

It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 people and the largest population center in the province of British Columbia.

And the climate here is good, because it is part of a unique ecosystem - a temperate tropical forest, so the summers here are mild and not hot, and in winter it rarely snows.

One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense pine forest, snow-capped mountains and fjords. Clickable:

Stanley Park is a city park located in Vancouver, the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The park is an evergreen oasis on the border with the business center of the city. By the way, it is 10% larger than the area.

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10 Orenburg

The population living in the city of Orenburg is more than five hundred and sixty thousand people. It is among the top 10 best cities to live in Russia, completing the top ten. The city took 4th place in the “quality housing services” category. Having entered the top 10 in the field of healthcare and security, it was ranked 8th. The city also took 10th place in terms of the state of the road industry. And only in the field of education Orenburg occupies 32nd place in the ranking.

9 Novosibirsk

In ninth position is the city of Novosibirsk with a population of over 1.5 million people. Novosibirsk ranks eighth out of the top ten for the quality of education. 12th place in the ranking was given to the condition and quality of service of the housing stock. 17th position – for the state of the road industry. The quality of healthcare and security occupies only 27th place.

8 Krasnoyarsk

The city's population, ranked 8th for living, has exceeded the million mark. It is not included in the top ten in terms of the state of the road industry, but it occupies a strong 22nd place. It is not far behind in the area of ​​housing maintenance – 28th position. 30th place was given for the quality of the education sector and 32nd for merits in the field of health care and security.

7 Ekaterinburg

The city with a population of one and a half million took 7th position. It is also among the top ten for the quality of education – it ranks 6th. 13th place was rightfully given for the good condition and quality of maintenance of the housing stock, 15th for the condition of the road infrastructure. And, not so bad, at 24th position the city provides security and health services.

6 Chelyabinsk

Of the ten largest cities, the city of Chelyabinsk ranks 6th in the ranking of the best cities. It is in the Top 10 in almost all “nominations”. So, for example: silver (2nd place) – education, bronze (3rd place) – road services, top ten (10th place) – housing services. And only in the field of healthcare and security it ranks 20th.

5 St. Petersburg

The top five best cities in Russia for living opens with a city of more than five million people (skipping ahead of Moscow and London) - St. Petersburg. 4th place is shared by the spheres of education, health care and security. 6th place out of ten was given to the condition and quality of work of the housing stock; a close thirteenth place was awarded to the road industry.

4 Krasnodar

The city, bordering the Kuban River, firmly holds fourth position in the ranking of the best, being, by definition, in the top five. It is included in the top ten ratings for the healthcare and security sector, ranking third, and the housing sector, ranking fifth. Next, almost a dozen of the best - 11th position - for the state of the road infrastructure and 13th place the city went to the niche of quality education.

3 Kazan

The prize - bronze - was awarded to the city of Kazan with a population of approximately 1.2 million people. So, the city on the Volga takes an honorable third position in the ranking of the best places to live in great Russia. If not for the healthcare niche, which ranked 16th, the city would have been in the Top 10 for all indicators. The state of the road industry is rated in 6th place, 7th place was awarded for merits in the education niche, and the estimated merits of the condition and quality of housing services are in eighth place.

2 Moscow

The capital's “silver” life in Russia is in second place, but gold rightfully belongs to the capital in terms of population. Going around all the cities not only in Russia, but also in Europe, the number varies around the figure of 12 million people. Although, independent sociological surveys of citizens give first place in the ranking of the best cities to live in Moscow, considering it the most convenient city to live. Third place in Moscow is deserved by the condition and quality of service of the housing stock, leaving Naberezhnye Chelny and Tyumen ahead. The state of the road industry is ranked 8th; the health and safety sector is ranked 14th. A less joyful situation affected the education sector, occupying the last position in the ranking. Perhaps due to fierce competition for places in prestigious educational institutions, public education is not valued so highly.

1 Tyumen

In the ranking of the best city to live in Russia, the city of Tyumen wins gold. Also, the city’s education niche deserves first place. Second place was shared by two areas - the housing services sector (Naberezhnye Chelny took first) and the road industry (Kemerovo took first place). And only 25th place was assigned to the healthcare niche.

Are you satisfied with the city in which you live? Have you ever thought about moving to another place? If you have thought about it, why? What do you not like: the climate, the environmental situation, or maybe the economic situation? Where is the best place to live in Russia? Let's figure it out.

Where is it better to live in Russia: rating of cities from the category “who can live well in Rus'”

Every year, ratings of the most comfortable cities for living are compiled. Many factors are taken into account when compiling ratings. These include: climatic conditions, infrastructure development, the presence of educational and medical institutions, wage levels and much more.

If we consider the question of where it is better to live in Russia in terms of wages, unemployment, and in general the opportunity to earn good money, we can highlight the following cities:

Moscow - the bells are ringing

No other city can compete with Moscow in terms of the number of jobs. In the capital of Russia both wages and living standards are attractive. Here you can find work for everyone: from generalists to highly specialized specialists.

Moscow has created favorable conditions for creating your own business. Even with great competition, you can always find your niche in this huge metropolis.

It’s not for nothing that people hear such concepts as “Moscow is not rubber”, “they’ve come in large numbers here” - this suggests that many people continue to move to Moscow. Some come here for higher education, and then remain for permanent residence.

In addition to Moscow itself, you can also get a good job in the Moscow region. There is also enough work here with a good salary for everyone.

The main areas of activity that allow achieving high financial results in Moscow and the Moscow region include: marketing, trade, and the latest technologies. Work in these areas is fairly well valued in monetary terms.

City on the Neva – St. Petersburg

Moscow’s worthy competition in terms of the number of jobs is the country’s second multimillion-dollar city, St. Petersburg. This is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia, its cultural center. The very concept of “cultural center” should already make people think about actually getting work for representatives of cultural professions.

A huge number of tourists from all countries flock to St. Petersburg - again, not free, of course, but a niche for the excursion and hotel business.

If you are tormented by the question of where is the best place to live in Russia, then, of course, St. Petersburg is perfect for work, study, and recreation. But do not forget about the rainy and gloomy climate of this city.

It is worth noting that Moscow and St. Petersburg love ambitious and purposeful people, because... Despite the enormous prospects, it is quite difficult to break into these megacities.

A storehouse of oil and gas – Tyumen

In terms of living standards, Tyumen always ranks first in the ranking. This is also evidenced by statistical data from a survey of people living there. People note the quality of education, the climate, and the work of public utilities.

Tyumen has a high percentage of vacancies with salaries over one hundred thousand rubles. The high northern coefficient also contributes.

The main activities in Tyumen are oil and gas production, woodworking industry, and battery production. That is, these are quite “expensive” areas of employment.

Oh, Kamchatka - the cities of the Kamchatka Territory

Despite the high wages, Kamchatka is not suitable for everyone. This place is suitable for those looking for privacy. The main activity in Kamchatka is the extraction of fuel and energy minerals.

For those who are considering Kamchatka as their permanent place of residence, information about business opportunities will be useful. Firstly, these are projects to introduce the latest technologies for processing fish and seafood. Secondly, this is the tourism sector.

Yekaterinburg - are you from the Urals?

Yekaterinburg is one of the important scientific and industrial centers of Russia. A variety of industries from engineering to light industry are concentrated here. The trade sector is also well developed. So jobs are provided to everyone.

The service market is also widely developed in the metropolis, which in turn provides employment opportunities for people of completely different professions. Yekaterinburg is also a major transport hub, connecting seven railway lines.

A large number of educational institutions are concentrated in Yekaterinburg, and these are prospects for young people, who are undoubtedly wondering where it is better to live in Russia. It should also be noted that Yekaterinburg has quite attractive housing prices compared to other megacities.

Of course, these are not all cities that offer us a real opportunity to earn extra money. Statistics are an unpredictable thing, bringing first one city or another in the ranking. In terms of favorable conditions for doing business, cities such as Ufa, Belgorod, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Sochi also occupied and still occupy high positions.

It should be noted that when researching where it is better to live in Russia, it is also necessary to take into account the ranking by region. For example, in terms of average wages, the top five regions include:

• Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, where most of the oil and gas production throughout the country is concentrated;
• Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, famous for its mining industry;
• Khanty - Mansi Autonomous Okrug, which is not inferior in gas reserves to the Yamalo-Nenets;
• Nenets Autonomous Okrug, famous for its fishing and forestry industries, as well as the Vasilkovo-Naryan-Mar Gas Pipeline;
• Magadan region, whose main activity is the fishing industry and gold mining.

Of course, when deciding to move to these regions for high salaries, do not forget about other equally important factors, such as climatic conditions and assessments of the level of quality of life in general.

So, you have found out where you can earn extra money. But work is not the most important thing in life. There is also a family, children. You also need to think about old age. Let's travel around Russia in search of a better life through the prism of family values ​​and the environmental situation. We will look for where it is better to live for retirees in Russia, and also where to move with children.

Where is the best place for retirees to live in Russia?

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When choosing a place of residence for retirees, factors such as the ability to earn money in retirement should be taken into account, of course, if desired. Also, no less important is the health factor. It is no secret that older people suffer from various types of diseases. Therefore, when searching for the best place to live for retirees in Russia, it is necessary to take into account the climate and environmental situation.

Don’t forget about the size of the pension in a particular region, because the majority of pensioners live only on pensions. You should also take into account the communal infrastructure, the size of the food basket, i.e. all those factors that make up the expenditure part of a pensioner’s budget.

Having studied all this, one can come to the sad conclusion that it is better for a pensioner to live abroad, where the size of the pension allows not to survive, but to actually live!

But what about Russia? Where is the best place to live in Russia: rating of Russian cities comfortable for retirement.

• Irkutsk

Features: increased pension due to subsidies for pensioners living in the Far North, affordable costs of housing and communal services and a food basket.

• Tula and Bryansk regions

Features: a fairly high well-being index, which shows the amount of free cash remaining with pensioners after basic expenses (housing and communal services, food basket and medicines).

• Sarapul, Mineralnye Vody, Taganrog Sochi, Kostroma, Pskov

Feature: environmentally friendly environment

• Yaroslavl

Feature: one of the lowest utility fees in Russia

• Krasnodar region

Of course, everyone decides for themselves where it is better to live in Russia, based on their own criteria. For some, the main thing is material well-being, for others it is the development of agriculture, and for others a favorable climate is important.

It is worth paying special attention once again to the fact that pensioners are a category of people who suffer from various diseases. And not only pensioners, to say the least. Therefore, when choosing a place of residence, do not neglect the fact that it is not always good for a hypertensive patient where it is good for an allergic or asthmatic person. Climate is of great importance here.

Features: favorable climate, well-developed healthcare system.

Where is the best place to live in Russia with children?

When answering the question “Where is the best place to live with children in Russia,” you need to take into account factors such as the availability of educational institutions and medical care. Pay attention to the crime rate.

Also, when moving, you need to take into account climatic conditions. It is advisable, if the child is small, that the climate of the two cities - the one you live in and the one you plan to move to - is not very different. And if children have weak immunity, then give preference to coastal regions.

• Kazan
• Belgorod, Voronezh

  Also one of the largest scientific and educational centers, occupying top positions in the ranking.

• Rostov-on-Don

  A cultural and educational center with a huge number of entertainment facilities for children and youth.

• Kaliningrad

Of course, it would take a very long time to list the best places to live in Russia. To identify the best place, ratings and surveys are conducted annually. Moreover, both large million-plus cities and small ones are compared with each other. If a city is among the top five this year, it does not mean that it will retain this position next year. It is quite difficult to find a place that would suit you in all respects: both in terms of doing business and in terms of favorable conditions for children and elderly parents. Even such a question as “where is it better to live by the sea in Russia” is worth thinking about. Of course, no one argues about a favorable climate, but is it possible to find a good job everywhere?

How many people, so many opinions. And when making such an important decision as moving to another city, you need to take into account both your goals and expectations from the move, and the composition of your family. It is always easier for one person to take off, it is easier to endure, for example, an unfavorable climate in the name of receiving a high salary.

Many consider Kaliningrad the best both in terms of quality of life and, most importantly, for doing business. Moreover, it is the most European city. Therefore, when considering the best options to live with children in Russia, do not ignore this city.

Where is it better to live by the sea in Russia?

Many Russian residents who want to change their place of residence opt for cities in central or southern Russia. This is especially true for residents of northern cities who lack the sea and sun. And experts recommend moving to the sea for children who constantly suffer from colds. For retirees, again, the southern climate is most favorable.

So, where is it better to live by the sea in Russia, so that, as they say, “the wolves are fed and the sheep are safe”? Let's stop at a couple of towns.

To conclude our search for a better life in Russia, we should mention the four cities where the happiest people live. Maybe this criterion will be decisive in your choice. So, the four included Grozny, Tyumen, Kazan, Surgut. And in general, if you analyze the entire article, you can find the intersection of many cities in lists of different importance. The same Krasnodar or Sochi have appeared almost everywhere: they are favorable both for doing business and for living in retirement. Everything has already been said about moving with children to these southern seaside towns.

Let us note that there is no smell of Moscow and St. Petersburg here. But you can pay closer attention to Tyumen and Kazan. Tyumen is listed in the TOP of the “richest” cities in Russia, where there is a real opportunity to earn money. And we saw Kazan on the list of favorable places to move with children.

Conclusion

So, we have found out where it is better to live in Russia from the point of view of experts and sociological surveys - now the choice is yours. Research and compare which criteria are paramount for you and which are not so important. Don't forget to take into account who you'll be living with in your new place, so you can take their interests into account as well.

And no matter what city you choose to live in: your hometown or one that is in the top five for quality of life, be sure to take into account your preferences. Some people like large cities, with many “factories and ships,” while others prefer a quieter life in the outback. Good luck with your choice!