When buying a home, the choice of area is no less important than the number of rooms in the apartment or the floor of the house. The difference is especially obvious in large cities. Which areas of Moscow are the best to live in 2020?
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Moscow is a large metropolis and life in different areas can differ significantly. There are both elite places of residence and areas that are more like provincial towns.
When choosing a place to live in the capital, you should focus on criteria that are important for a particular person. Which metropolitan areas are recognized as the best to live in 2020?
What you need to know
As in any big city, Moscow has places that are more suitable for entertainment, and there are areas where it is better to live. Choosing the best area to live in is usually based on the state of the infrastructure.
If we evaluate the area of residence by infrastructure, then a convenient place is considered to be a place from where you can walk to the necessary organizations in 10-15 minutes. That is, there is a school, kindergarten, clinic, grocery store, and pharmacy nearby.
In addition, areas convenient for living should have at least a minimum of entertainment. It’s good if there is a cafe or restaurant, cinema, entertainment centers, parks, etc. within walking distance.
Transport accessibility is also essential. The presence of a metro station and a bus stop near the house significantly increases the convenience of living.
If we evaluate the convenience of life in Moscow by district, then Arbat, Tverskoy and Zamoskvorechye are recognized as the most convenient. The best districts include the following: Tagansky, Basmanny, Meshchansky.
High positions are occupied by Kotlovka, Cheryomushki, Savelovsky district, Konkovo, Medvedkovo. The bottom lines of the ranking include the Donskoy and Danilovsky districts, Nekrasovka, Severny and Molzhaninovsky districts.
But still, more often than not, choosing a convenient area to live in Moscow means choosing an administrative district.
Definitions
Moscow is divided into ten districts, which were formed to simplify the administrative management of individual territories. Each individual district covers several districts.
This takes into account historical, geographical, urban planning features, socio-economic characteristics, location of transport communications, and the presence of engineering infrastructure.
The territory of Moscow includes 130 districts, as well as 16 rural settlements, 2 urban settlements and 2 urban districts. Obviously, assessing each region separately is not very practical.
Therefore, in the capital's real estate market, the criteria for place of residence are assessed in relation to the administrative district.
What criteria should be taken into account
When choosing a district (administrative district) of residence, you need to pay attention to the following facts:
- ecological situation;
- transport accessibility;
- availability of developed infrastructure;
- population density;
- landscaping;
- crime level.
Often, when choosing an area to live, people are guided by the prestige indicator. In fact, elite residential complexes are not always comfortable for living.
Lack of proximity to public transport or poor infrastructure significantly reduces the attractiveness of the most prestigious housing.
Construction is actively underway in Moscow. And often multi-storey buildings are built in environmentally unfavorable areas.
It is unlikely that the developer will inform the potential buyer about the existing disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing future housing, you need to independently evaluate the place of residence from various positions of convenience and comfort.
It would be useful to check the availability of all necessary facilities - hospital, school, store, etc.
If such verification is not possible, you can rely on the rating of Moscow districts that are convenient for living according to real estate experts.
Which areas of Moscow are considered good for living?
The best areas of Moscow for living are determined taking into account the combined assessment of various criteria.
However, it is impossible to single out one particular best or worst district of Moscow. Any rating is compiled on the basis of certain criteria.
At the same time, some pros and cons may simply not be taken into account. Therefore, it is more advisable to evaluate the place of residence as a whole, taking into account all significant factors.
Central District
The Central District of Moscow is considered the most expensive area of residence. Housing in the premium and business segments is constantly being built here.
There is a lot of secondary housing here, and the average cost per square meter is 350,000 rubles. Land here is expensive and there is no affordable housing.
Mostly business owners, top managers of companies, and oil industry workers buy apartments in the Central Administrative District.
But despite all the prestige of living in the Central District, one cannot help but note problems with the environment and transport.
There are no industrial enterprises in the Central Administrative District. But 90% of atmospheric pollution is caused by the number of cars, for which the Central District is the champion.
The air pollution level is three times higher than permissible standards. Among other things, the Central District has a high population density.
And these are not only local residents, but also a large number of employees of various institutions. But it should be noted that the districts of the Central Administrative District are recognized as the best for families with children when it comes to studies and sports.
The most elite schools and kindergartens are concentrated in Khamovniki, and in Krylatskoye there is the largest number of children's sports sections.
If you choose by the criterion of infrastructure development or transport accessibility, then the Central Administrative District is undoubtedly the leader. But in terms of environmental factors, this is far from the best area to live.
Southwestern District
The South-Western District is considered densely populated. However, compared to the Central Administrative District, the transport situation here is better.
Successful design of a transport network is reflected in a large number of bypass routes. The district is remote from the center, but if necessary, there are no problems with transport accessibility.
From an environmental point of view, everything is good in the South-Western Administrative District - there are no industrial zones, and a third of the region is represented by forest park areas. The air in the district is recognized as the cleanest in Moscow.
In addition to parks, there are ponds, lakes and small rivers. There are not many new buildings here. Mostly expensive luxury housing is being built.
The main buildings are represented by “Khrushchev” and “Brezhnevka” buildings. A square meter of housing on the secondary market will cost approximately 210,000 rubles.
Western District
After the Central District in terms of solidity, prestige and comfort comes the Western District. The transport situation here is also good.
This is due to the presence of large highways - Vernadsky, Michurinsky, Kutuzovsky avenues. But at the same time, there is no metro in remote areas of the district.
The houses in the closed joint-stock company are mostly modern - brick, monolithic, panel. The secondary real estate market is quite diverse.
The average price per square meter of secondary housing is 190,000 rubles. If you evaluate the cost of housing in new buildings, you need to take into account that almost 80% of the apartments are business class.
It is in the closed joint-stock company that the most elite residential areas of Moscow are located. The price per square varies from 150,000 to 300,000 rubles.
The environmental conditions for life in the Western District are quite favorable. Despite the proximity to the center, the air here is clean.
This is due to the large number of park areas - Moskvoretsky Park, Rublevsky Forest, Serebryany Bor, the Krylatsky Hills Nature Reserve, the Setun River Valley reserves, Vorobyovy Gory, Troparevsky and South-Western forest parks.
From time to time, the air becomes too polluted when the wind brings vehicle exhaust fumes from the highway. But as soon as the wind direction changes, the atmosphere immediately improves.
Northwestern District
The North-Western district of Moscow is considered quite environmentally friendly. According to statistics, it is in this district that the longest life expectancy of people is recorded.
There are no large industrial zones here; almost half of the territory is occupied by forests. There are ponds, rivers, and lakes in the area.
The presence of water and forest resources significantly reduces the harm, reducing it to almost a minimum, from three thermal power plants and a nuclear facility located in Penyagino, Mitino and Strogino.
With transport accessibility, everything is also quite good. The metro is present in all areas, with the exception of Kurkino. At the same time, Volokolamsk Highway and transport infrastructure in general are actively developing.
The demand for housing in the district is consistently high. The primary real estate market in Northwestern Administrative District is promising and diverse.
Here they build housing of different formats, price and quality characteristics. The cost of a comfort-class apartment in a new building will be approximately 7,000,000 rubles.
As for the secondary real estate market, you can purchase an apartment in modern buildings and standard houses. A square of housing will cost an average of 170,000 rubles.
Northern District
One of the most promising areas is the Northern District of the capital. Construction here is very active; plans include the commissioning of a number of metro stations.
Among other things, it is planned to move part of the industrial zones outside the Moscow Ring Road. But at the moment the environmental situation in the district is difficult.
The powerful industrial zone in the area of the Voykovskaya metro station is recognized as the most harmful facility in the district. There are almost no green spaces in the Northern Administrative District.
In addition, continuous traffic along the Leningradskoe Highway poisons the air with exhaust gases. In principle, the situation with transport here is tense - not only Leningradka, but also Dmitrovskoye and Volokolamsk highways are overloaded.
Some areas of the district do not have metro stations, which complicates the process of movement if you do not have a personal car.
In terms of the real estate market, the Northern District allocates a large number of apartments, of which more than 80% are in new buildings. The minimum cost per square meter of housing starts from 140,000 rubles.
It is assumed that the existing empty industrial buildings on the territory will be reconstructed into residential premises.
The secondary real estate market is represented mainly by panel and brick houses. The price per square meter starts from 160,000 rubles.
North-Eastern District
The highest population density is recorded in the North-Eastern District. There are more than 13,500 people per square kilometer.
The transport situation in the district is also difficult - Dmitrievskoye, Yaroslavskoye and Altufevskoye highways are overly congested and have long been in need of reconstruction.
A number of areas have difficulties with public transport; the metro is not present everywhere.
Environmental issues are also quite complex. On one side there are the Botanical Garden and Losiny Ostrov with its forest.
But at the same time, there are more than a hundred different enterprises operating in NEAD. Some consolation is that they are dispersed throughout the county, which somewhat reduces their negative impact.
However, there are environmentally hazardous facilities here, such as chemical and oil refineries, and the Aeroelectromash plant. A waste incineration plant is located in the Otradnoye district.
There are also problems with construction in the Northern District. There is almost no free space here, and there is simply nowhere to build new buildings. For this reason, apartment prices are steadily rising.
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The real estate market is represented mainly by secondary housing in panel houses and brick five-story buildings. A square of living space on the secondary market will cost approximately 150,000 rubles.
The cost per square meter of housing in a few new buildings varies from 155,000 to 190,000 rubles. Moreover, more than half of the primary real estate are apartments.
Eastern District
The Eastern District of Moscow is recognized as the most unfavorable both from an environmental point of view and from the point of view of transport accessibility.
The Entuziastov Highway and Shchelkovskoe Highway located here are considered the most problematic in the city. Kaloshino is considered one of the dirtiest industrial zones.
The situation is somewhat smoothed out by the large number of deciduous trees in the area. Largely due to this, people buy housing here.
The Eastern Administrative District has the most brick houses. The cost per square meter of living space on the secondary market is about 148,000 rubles.
The primary market is quite small, only 5% of the total housing stock. These are mainly inexpensive business class apartments with a cost per square meter of about 160,000 rubles.
But there is no need to talk about the prospects of developing the Eastern Administrative District. There are few suitable construction sites in the district, and the existing ones are of low quality.
Southern District
The southern district of the capital is considered the record holder for road congestion, but at the same time, it has the largest number of new buildings. The prospects for development in the district are very high.
Since it is planned to redevelop industrial zones. This should affect the improvement of the environmental situation and infrastructure development.
At present, environmental problems in the Southern Administrative District are caused by a large number of industrial enterprises. Moreover, three of them work with radioactive materials. Plus, there is a radioactive waste dump here.
Considering that the terrain makes air exchange difficult, the air in the area is saturated with harmful substances to the maximum. The situation is little mitigated by the existing green spaces.
For this reason, a decision was made to close outdated enterprises that cannot be converted to new technologies. Perhaps this will solve the problem with the bad atmosphere.
But although the environment in the Southern Administrative District leaves much to be desired, apartments are being sold very actively. The primary real estate market in the district is considered the most saturated in Moscow. The cost of a square of housing is at the level of 105,000-250,000 rubles.
On the secondary market in the Southern Administrative District you can buy the most inexpensive apartments inside the Moscow Ring Road. The price per square meter of space on the secondary market starts from 140,000 rubles.
South-Eastern District
Perhaps the most unfavorable for living is the South-Eastern district of the capital. There are so many industrial zones concentrated here that they occupy a third of the district.
It is here that the famous Kapotnya oil refinery is located, the closure of which has been demanded by public organizations and local environmentalists for many years.
People call the plant nothing more than “The Fiend of Hell,” since it probably emits the entire existing list of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
A special feature of the district is that the territory is located in a lowland. All the fumes of the city are blown here and remain here.
So, for example, the Pechatniki district is recognized as the lowest point in Moscow and the specific gravity of gases accumulating here is lower than the specific gravity of air.
In addition, in the South-Eastern Administrative District there is the Kuryanovskaya treatment station, around which there is a stench all year round. In the Vykhino-Zhulebino area, the atmosphere is polluted by exhaust gases from the Moscow Ring Road and smoke from a waste incineration plant.
Residents of Brateevo and Lyublino live close to thermal power plants, which causes a consistently increased level of radiation. As for the real estate market, it is mainly represented by the Khrushchev era of the 60s and 70s.
The new buildings are located outside the Moscow Ring Road, but most of them are located in Nekrasovka, where the waste incineration plant is located, and nearby are the Lyubertsy aeration fields for sewage drainage.
For these reasons, the cost of housing in the South-East Administrative District is low. If secondary housing in a panel house can be purchased at a price of 135,000 rubles per square meter, then in a new building with economy-class apartments, a square meter costs 90,000-135,000 rubles.
Zelenograd administrative district
The smallest district in Moscow in terms of territory is the Zelenograd district. It is located entirely outside the Moscow Ring Road and one-third is covered with green spaces. The main activity of the district is research and production.
ZelAO has firmly established its status as the main Russian microelectronics center. Advanced research centers are concentrated in this district.
Mostly scientific and industrial enterprises are located here. The district is considered very attractive from an environmental point of view. But a significant disadvantage is poor transport accessibility; getting from here to the center is quite problematic.
When choosing a locality for further residence, we advise you to look at the rating of Russian cities.
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.
Recently, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation released a study in which he named the 10 best cities in Russia in terms of quality of life. Cities were assessed based on five indicators: quality of medical care, roads and road infrastructure, culture and education, housing, assessment of the work of city authorities and migration sentiment. We found out why these cities are really good to live in.
1. Tyumen
It is not surprising that the city is now in first place - urban infrastructure is actively developing in Tyumen. The quality of roads in the city is at a high level, but, unlike the Russian capital, everything is nearby, so you don’t have to sit in traffic jams for hours. If you live on the outskirts of Tyumen, you can still easily and quickly get to the city center. There are 155 private medical clinics and 19 public ones in Tyumen. The service is at a high level. Education is also not bad - there are eight universities to suit every graduate’s taste, as well as many colleges. The local administration also takes care of the leisure of city residents: theaters, museums, cinemas. There is even a zoo and a water park. The population of the city has been constantly growing since 2011 - now 740 thousand people live in Tyumen, while the average salary in the city is 51 thousand rubles.In general, living in Tyumen is really convenient and comfortable. The only negative is the cold winter and some environmental problems, but this is generally typical for all of Russia.
2. Grozny
Grozny has the best roads in the country. 97% of city residents are satisfied with the state of the road infrastructure, and this already says a lot. The average salary is approximately 20 thousand rubles, which is higher than in the entire region. The city is actively being built up and restored, so there is where to walk and what to see. There are three higher educational institutions and 25 medical clinics in Grozny. In addition, unlike most cities, Grozny has a good mild climate and hot summers. The bulk of the population are believers, so clubs and other similar entertainment are not common here. Blogger Varlamov noted that, despite the sad history, you feel very safe in the city.
3. Kazan
Beautiful and historical Kazan has long attracted tourists. Usually it is visited third: after Moscow and St. Petersburg. Living here is also quite comfortable: good climate, convenient infrastructure, rich cultural life. The average salary is 37 thousand rubles per month, and since this is an industrial city, finding a job is quite easy. There are more than 400 public and private clinics in Kazan. There are environmental problems, but they are not critical. Local residents also complain about traffic problems, but these too are gradually being resolved. For example, a metro was built for the 1000th anniversary of Kazan.
4. St. Petersburg
The second most important city in Russia cannot be called an ideal place to live. High cost of living, poor climate and ecology, traffic jams - all these are inevitable consequences of the development of a metropolis. The average salary in St. Petersburg is 53 thousand rubles, and housing costs several times more. But on the other hand, living in St. Petersburg is very interesting - in terms of the variety of cultural leisure, this city surpasses all others on the list. In addition, there is a wide list of higher educational institutions. There are places to get treatment - 89 public clinics and hundreds of private ones.
5. Krasnodar
150 kilometers from the sea, warm climate, rich history - all this distinguishes Krasnodar from other cities. True, some people don’t like this climate - in summer the temperature can be above 40. Locals also complain about the environment - all city beaches have been closed for a long time, and the cleanliness of the air leaves much to be desired. But there are also advantages - housing and communal services are well established, the infrastructure is quite good, the average salary is slightly higher than in the country (31 thousand rubles). The education and entertainment sector is well developed.
6. Ufa
WITH The capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan took 6th place in the ranking of prosperous cities. Ufa is a regional center, so there are many educational institutions that attract students from all surrounding cities. The average salary is 30 thousand rubles. There are various businesses operating in the city, so there is plenty of room to work here. The city has a developed infrastructure and good roads, and public utilities cope with their responsibilities quite well. In general, Ufa, of course, is not an ideal city to live in (in particular, there are environmental problems), but it is quite worthy. In addition, it does not stand still and is rapidly modernizing and changing.
7. Novosibirsk
In 7th place is the “capital of Siberia”. Novosibirsk amazes with its scale - there are multi-lane roads, huge buildings, wide squares. The city is actively being built up and modernized (by the way, there is a metro). The city has dozens of educational institutions, cultural and sports facilities. Everyone in Russia has heard about the famous Novosibirsk Academy Town. There is also a zoo and 16 cinemas. The disadvantages are the sharply continental climate (it is better to leave the house with a spare set of clothes), air pollution and, in general, not a very good environmental situation. But because of the developed industry, it is quite easy to find a job (average salary is 30 thousand rubles).
8. Moscow
The capital of the city is located on the 8th line of the ranking, and there are reasons for this. The average Muscovite will complain to you about hours-long traffic jams, poor environment, high cost of living and the need to get up at 5 am to get to work. But Moscow also has its advantages. For example, the highest average salary in the country (almost 70 thousand rubles), as well as ample opportunities for career growth and training. The cultural life of the capital is also very rich: concerts of world celebrities, exhibitions, festivals, etc. are regularly held. That is why thousands of young people who dream of proving themselves come to the city every year. In addition, in recent years, the mayor of Moscow has been actively developing infrastructure and solving existing problems.
9. Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk lies near the Yenisei River. For a long time it was the merchant center of Siberia, and now it receives diplomas forformation of an effective model of social support for the population. By the way, the climate of the city has changed due to human activity. True, because of this, the environmental situation has also changed (Krasnoyarsk is regularly included in anti-ratings on this issue). But the city administration is actively working in this direction and is engaged in landscaping Krasnoyarsk.The average salary is 38 thousand rubles, finding a job is quite easy. It is not only an industrial, but also a commercial city.In Krasnoyarsk there are several maternity hospitals, an oncology center, several emergency rooms, two large hospitals - the Regional Hospital and the Emergency Hospital. The city's public utilities have always been in excellent condition. There are interesting protected places very close to Krasnoyarsk, so tourism is also developing. In general, the city is really quite suitable for living.
10. Kemerovo
The city is the administrative center, so there are no problems with work here. The average salary is 26 thousand rubles.The climate is not the most pleasant - sharply continental with severe frosts and hot summers. The ecology in the city is bad - you can’t swim in the reservoirs, and the air is polluted. Despite these problems,Living in the city of Kemerovo is, in general, comfortable. There are good roads, developed infrastructure, and low utility bills. Kemerovo is also a scientific and educational center of the region: service sectors and trade are actively developing here. There are many shopping centers in the city where you can not only find entertainment, but also work.
When choosing a locality for further residence, we advise you to look at the rating of Russian cities in 2020 and the rating of the best cities in Russia for living in 2020.
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Using open sources of information, you can conduct an analysis to identify the best cities to live in.
Selection criteria:
- income level of the population;
- employment and labor market;
- living conditions of the population;
- safety of residence;
- demographic situation;
- environmental and climatic conditions;
- population health and level of education;
- provision of social infrastructure facilities;
- level of economic development;
- level of small business development;
- development of the territory and development of transport infrastructure.
Why not the capital
Every year, sociologists conduct surveys and studies to find the best cities in the world or individual countries. Today you will learn about the best cities in Russia. The leader of the rating of Russian cities in terms of living standards 2020, oddly enough, is not Moscow.
- Tyumen.
- Moscow.
- Kazan.
- Krasnodar.
- Saint Petersburg.
This locality has the best education, a high level of income, there are many places for recreation, including with children, the roads are in good condition, and healthcare works like clockwork. The honorable first place in the ranking of which city is best to move to live in Russia in 2020 is deservedly awarded to Tyumen.
The capital continues to enjoy a high standard of living. This is due to a number of factors: Muscovites have the best social package in the country, high salary levels, and interesting leisure opportunities. Compared to the inconveniences experienced by northerners, the standard of living of a Muscovite improves in proportion to their salary.
In the ranking of Russian cities in terms of quality of life in 2020, the top three is Kazan, which is the sixth largest city in Russia in terms of population. The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan can boast of the quality of the education sector, the condition and quality of service of the housing stock, as well as the state of the road infrastructure.
The sharply increased number of people wishing to move to this city speaks of its growing popularity. Krasnodar is a large industrial center in the south of the country. It has been repeatedly named one of the best cities to build a business. It is in Krasnodar that the minimum unemployment rate is registered.
St. Petersburg is considered one of the best metropolitan areas in the areas of healthcare, education and life safety. The cultural significance of St. Petersburg is quite great. It is also a major tourist center. There are the most famous historical and cultural monuments here.
Millionaire cities
To find out which major cities in Russia have more than one million inhabitants, just look at our list.
- Moscow.
- Saint Petersburg.
- Novosibirsk
- Ekaterinburg.
- Nizhny Novgorod.
The capital's population is over 12 million people. The most populous of the cities located entirely in Europe, it is among the top ten cities in the world by population.
The city is the center of the Novosibirsk agglomeration - the largest in Siberia. According to the latest data, the number of inhabitants is 1,584,138 people. Trade, business, cultural, industrial, transport and scientific center of federal significance.
One of the country's largest transport and logistics hubs, an important industrial center. The population of Yekaterinburg is over 1,428,000 people.
Nizhny Novgorod is one of the centers of Russian information technologies. More than 1,268,000 people live in the city.
What about the environment?
Ecology is an important factor in choosing a permanent place of residence. Therefore, it is worth compiling an environmental rating of Russian cities in 2020 to identify the most polluted.
- Norilsk.
- Moscow.
- Saint Petersburg.
- Cherepovets (Vologda region).
- Asbestos (Sverdlovsk region).
The main pollution is associated with the work of the largest complex, Norilsk Nickel. This enterprise emits 2 million tons of air pollution per year, which is almost 100% of all city emissions.
The total annual emissions are 995.4 thousand tons, of which 92.8% come from cars.
The annual emission of atmospheric pollution from the cultural capital is 488.2 thousand tons, of which 85.9% is vehicular emissions.
The total annual volume of emissions is 364.5 thousand tons, 95% comes from stationary sources, and the Severstal metallurgical plant makes the main contribution to air pollution.
And now about the pleasant things
Let's find out which cities are considered the cleanest in terms of environmental indicators and, accordingly, the most favorable for life. What do experts pay attention to when researching the issue of “clean cities?”
- presence of green spaces;
- concentrations of hazardous industries;
- waste collection and disposal;
- quality of drinking water.
- Pskov.
- Smolensk
- Murmansk.
- Nizhnevartovsk
- Sochi.
This locality is famous for its many green spaces, gardens and park areas. Dense coniferous forests located outside the city limits play a big role in air purification. Therefore, the degree of air pollution remains consistently low.
Smolensk is surrounded by forests; in addition, the city is rich in functioning eight recreation parks, over ten public gardens and gardens, and four forest parks. The level of air and water pollution is low.
Murmansk deserves the title of one of the cleanest cities, therefore it occupies an honorable third place in the rating of environmentally friendly cities of Russia 2020. Forests occupy 43% of the total area of the city. The dust content in the air is much lower than the sanitary standard, and the water is perfectly clean.
Despite the harmful enterprises, environmental pollution in this locality is at the normal level, and the streets of Nizhnevartovsk are completely clean and well-groomed.
The absence of heavy industrial enterprises, which cause the greatest damage to the environment, coupled with beautiful nature, allows Sochi to be considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Russia.
Dear Life
Russia is a large country, the standard of living in each region is different. Somewhere you need to open your wallet wider so that you have enough for the essentials. But in some places, a small amount is enough to live luxuriously. Where are such heavenly places and which ones should you not even lay your eyes on? We present the most expensive cities in Russia.
The leader in the ranking of Russian cities in terms of wages in 2020 was Moscow, where the average salary is 45,000 rubles. Also, do not forget that the most expensive settlement is Bilibino, which beats the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world in 2020.
If you wrote this material yourself, what would be the top best cities to live in Russia for you? And what criteria would you use to choose your best city? Small cities in central Russia, or developing cities in Siberia? Maybe these are southern cities by the sea? Or would you be happy with just a clean, convenient area to begin with? In order to find your best city on Earth, you need to consider many factors. We will tell you which cities Russians choose to live in and why.
Various reasons force people to move to neighboring cities and countries and change their permanent place of residence. In order to get an answer to the question of where to move to live in Russia, it is recommended to first study the statistics of wages, housing prices, view current jobs, etc.
This analysis will allow you to choose the best option for yourself. This article invites readers to study the advantages of some regions and cities of Russia, we will figure out where in Russia it is good to live, where the salaries are high, where to go to calmly meet old age, where it is comfortable, safe, cozy and beautiful.
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The most favorable climate in Russia for living
Human health and general well-being largely depend on climatic conditions. However, it is not only air temperature that has an effect. This also includes the following climatic factors:
- number of windy days and wind speed;
- air humidity;
- solar radiation;
- Atmosphere pressure.
Based on the above criteria, scientists have established the most favorable, one might say the best, place in Russia for human life. Having stable weather conditions, low day-to-day variability or, in other words, a sharp jump in temperature and atmospheric pressure.
This place is the foothills of the North Caucasus.
The Black Sea coast has the highest average annual temperature of plus 14 degrees Celsius, and the warmest winter season with temperature parameters in January of plus 4.7 degrees Celsius. The Caucasus Mountains and sea breeze also provide the most comfortable summer.
Based on this, it should be concluded that, according to climatic conditions, the most prosperous cities for living in Russia are: Sochi, Anapa.
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The most prosperous cities in Russia
The most prosperous places in Russia for people are:
- Kazan;
- Moscow;
- Saint Petersburg.
- average salary;
- environmental situation;
- medical service;
- the level of education;
- infrastructure and much more.
The described moments are in most cases concentrated in cities with a population of over a million, since material support in them is much higher than in other regions of the country.
Saint Petersburg
In order to better study the benefits of prosperous places for a person to live, you should study each of them in more detail:
- The capital of Tatarstan has become a home for more than one million three hundred people. Kazan is gaining momentum year after year in infrastructure and private entrepreneurship. The city is famous for its good roads, beautiful architectural projects, and a large number of educational institutions. The city is also very well maintained, there are picturesque parks and squares;
- Moscow is the largest and most populous city in the Russian Federation. The total population exceeded twelve million people. The center is famous for its high salaries, good roads, well-established housing and communal services, higher educational institutions, research centers, cultural and entertainment places;
- Krasnodar attracts with its warm climate, high-quality medical services, and new housing buildings. The population today is more than 850 thousand people;
- Tyumen is also recognized as one of the safest places in Russia. The number of residents is more than 700 thousand people. The rapid pace of development is due to the oil and gas industry involved;
- The second capital of the Russian Federation is the city of St. Petersburg with a population of over five million people. St. Petersburg can also be called the most beautiful place in Russia. Just look at its palaces, squares, canals, and parks. The city has a high level of healthcare, higher education, and an established housing and communal structure. Many students choose universities in the Northern capital for admission.
The worst cities in Russia to live in
The list of the most unfavorable cities for living in the Russian Federation is compiled taking into account the environmental situation, the quality of medicine, the pace of construction, the criminal situation and other factors.
- First on the list is the industrial city of Magnitogorsk. It has a very poor environmental situation, poor quality education, uninteresting and dilapidated architecture. Industrial smoke released into the atmosphere every minute affects the health and overall life expectancy of local residents;
- Second on the list is Artem. Devastation, crime, alcohol and drug addiction have eaten away the once prosperous city. The poor environmental situation and lack of jobs force city residents to move to other more prosperous cities. According to reviews from local residents who have decided to move, it is impossible to live and raise children in peace in such a city;
- - although it is not considered a city with a poor environment and developed crime, it repels migrants due to its harsh climate, poor transport infrastructure, and lack of housing;
- - characterized by poor environmental conditions, lack of good medical care and education. All this forces young people to move to other places in search of good living conditions;
- Arkhangelsk is also included in the rating of unfavorable places in Russia. Arkhangelsk has a very large number of visitors from Central Asian countries. This is due to the fact that local residents leave their jobs and move closer to the capital. Qualified personnel are forced to leave by poor environmental conditions, low wages, and lack of good infrastructure and career growth.
Which city in Russia has the highest salaries?
Salary is an integral criterion when choosing a permanent place of residence.
The best places with high salaries include the following:
- The first city on the list is the capital of Russia - Moscow. In the capital, there is a vacancy for any person, qualified or lacking experience and education. The average salary is almost twice the national average salary and is about 56,000 rubles. By the way, it is in the capital that you can find food at very low, cheap prices, even in St. Petersburg you cannot find this;
- The average salary in Tyumen is about 45,000 rubles. As already mentioned, not only good salaries attract a flow of immigrants to this city, but also developed infrastructure and high-quality medicine;
- The average salary in St. Petersburg is about 40,000 rubles. It is worth noting that there are as many vacancies there as in the capital;
- The Kamchatka Territory is also on the list of places in Russia with the highest average salary, amounting to about 52,000 rubles;
Take into account: The Kamchatka Territory is gaining momentum year by year - infrastructure is improving, the level of education is growing and great contributions are being made to the development of medicine.
- And last on the list is , whose average salary is about 30,000 rubles. A well-established industrial sector and an established services market have a positive effect on the employment of those coming to Yekaterinburg.
Do you know that: In a city with a population of over a million people, housing is relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it will not be difficult for a working family to acquire their own house or apartment.
Where is it better to live in the south of Russia
The question of where it is better to live in the south of Russia was answered above - in the Krasnodar Territory. This choice is explained by moderate climatic conditions without sudden temperature changes. More than one million people live in the city of Krasnodar, but there is absolutely no fuss there; on the contrary, life is measured and leisurely.
The city also has a good environmental situation, there are absolutely no large industrial facilities, and there are no problems with jobs. Individual entrepreneurship is developing at a very good pace in Krasnodar. The average salary is about 35,000 rubles. This is a comfortable, promising city where many decide to go for permanent residence.
Conclusion
From all of the above, we can conclude that there are good cities in Russia, you just need to be able to get a hold of them. It is recommended to make the final choice on the topic of which city in Russia is better to move to live after a preliminary search for housing and a current workplace.
The main thing is the desire to work, invest, develop and raise your children in the conditions that you have chosen.
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