Rating of Russian cities in terms of living standards. Ria rating
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 according to five indicators: quality of health care, roads and road facilities, culture and education, housing, assessment of city government performance, and migration sentiment. We found out why it is really good to live in these cities.
1. Tyumen
It is not surprising that the city is now in the first place - the city infrastructure is actively developing in Tyumen. The quality of roads in the city is at a high level, but, unlike the capital of Russia, everything is nearby, so you don't have to stand 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 state ones in Tyumen. The service is of a high standard. Education is also not bad - there are eight universities for every taste of a graduate, 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. Terrible
Grozny has the best roads in the country. 97% of the townspeople are satisfied with the state of the road facilities, and this already speaks volumes. average salary- about 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 sultry summers. The bulk of the population is made up of believers, so clubs and other similar entertainments are not common here. Blogger Varlamov noted that, despite the sad story, you feel very safe in the city.
3. Kazan
Beautiful and historical Kazan has been attracting tourists for a long time. Usually it is visited third: after Moscow and St. Petersburg. Living here is also quite comfortable: a good climate, convenient infrastructure, and a rich cultural life. The average salary is 37 thousand rubles a month, and since this is an industrial city, it is quite easy to find a job. There are more than 400 state and private clinics in Kazan. There are environmental problems, but they are not critical. Local residents also complain about traffic problems, but these are also 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 is not an ideal place to live. The 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, while housing costs several times more. But on the other hand, it is very interesting to live in St. Petersburg - in terms of the variety of cultural leisure, this city surpasses all the others on the list. In addition, there is a wide list of higher educational institutions. There is where to be treated - 89 state clinics and hundreds of private ones.
5. Krasnodar
150 kilometers to the sea, warm climate, rich history - all this distinguishes Krasnodar from other cities. True, some do not like this climate - in summer the temperature can be higher than 40. Locals also complain about the environment - all city beaches have long been closed, and the air purity leaves much to be desired. But there are also advantages - the work of housing and communal services is well-organized, 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 part 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 to which students from all the surrounding cities flock. The average salary is 30 thousand rubles. There are various enterprises operating in the city, so there is a place to work here. In the town developed infrastructure and good roads, and utilities are doing their job quite well. In general, Ufa, of course, is not an ideal city for life (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
The “capital of Siberia” is in 7th place. Novosibirsk is striking in its scope - there are multi-lane roads, huge buildings, wide areas. The city is actively being built up and modernized (by the way, there is a metro). There are dozens of educational institutions, cultural and sports facilities in the city. Everyone in Russia has heard about the famous Novosibirsk Academgorodok. And there is also a zoo and 16 cinemas. The disadvantages are the harsh continental climate (it is better to leave the house with a spare set of clothes), air pollution and, in general, not a very good ecological situation. But on the other hand, due to the developed industry, it is quite easy to find a job (the average salary is 30 thousand rubles).
8.Moscow
The capital of the city is located on the 8th line of the rating, and there are reasons for that. The average Muscovite will complain to you about hours of 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 wide 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 come to the city every year, dreaming to prove themselves. Moreover, in last years the mayor of Moscow is actively developing infrastructure and solving existing problems.
9. Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk is located near the Yenisei River. For a long time it was the merchant center of Siberia, and now it is receiving diplomas forformation of an effective model of social support for the population. The climate of the city, by the way, has changed due to human activities. True, because of this, the ecological 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 gardening Krasnoyarsk.The average salary is 38 thousand rubles, it is quite easy to find a job. It is not only an industrial but also a commercial city.In Krasnoyarsk, there are several maternity hospitals, an oncological center, several emergency rooms, two large hospitals - the Regional Hospital and the Emergency Hospital. Communal services has always been in excellent condition in the city. There are interesting protected places very close to Krasnoyarsk, therefore tourism is also developing. In general, the city is really quite suitable for life.
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 - it is sharply continental with severe frosts and hot summers. The ecology in the city is bad - you cannot swim in the reservoirs, and the air is gassed. Despite these problems,living in the city of Kemerovo, in general, is comfortable. There are good roads, well-developed infrastructure, low utility bills. Kemerovo is also a scientific and educational center of the region: services and trade are actively developing here. There are many shopping centers in the city where you can not only find entertainment, but also work.
For the third year in a row, Tyumen is ranked first in the quality of life rating. Kazan remains in the top five all this time. New leaders-2016 Grozny and Tomsk.
The TOP-10 also includes St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Naberezhnye Chelny, Moscow, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg. These are the results of a study on the quality of life in Russia. It was conducted by experts Financial University under the government of the Russian Federation.
The studies were carried out in thirty-eight cities on the factors that are most important for citizens in assessing the quality of life - comfort of living, improvement of the urban environment, quality of medical care and earnings that residents can count on, explains one of the authors of the study, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development of the University Aleksey Prong. The experts focused on two areas. The first is the components of city life that the residents themselves consider important.
And this is the state of highways, the work of housing and communal services, the quality of an affordable average and higher education, the level of everyday corruption, when there is no need to pay bribes to doctors, teachers, police officers or city officials, as well as an assessment of the quality of medical care.
The second component, by which sociologists measured the quality of life in cities, is the readiness of its residents to migrate and actual migration, as well as self-assessment of the level of income.
As Aleksey Zubets told "RG", many city administrations get acquainted with the research materials with zeal and thoroughness, some do not agree with the conclusions, following sociologists analyzing the situation in cities, based on their own ideas and assessments. "For example, they say that" everything is brilliant with education, "although our polls do not show this," says Zubets. The scientist emphasized that the polls are carried out according to a strict scientific method. And many city administrations are already beginning to analyze the situation "through the eyes of sociologists."
The quality of life for Russians is not only good roads and schools, but also the absence of everyday corruption in the city.
Jean Paul Guichard, professor of social sciences at the University of Nice, commented on the results of the RG study. According to him, in France, when residents assess the cities that are best in terms of quality of life, the improvement of streets and courtyards, the efficient work of housing and communal services, also dominate. "As in Russia, residents want to have clean air, walk and play with children in good playgrounds, not think about problems with heat and hot water in their homes, see flower beds around," the professor enumerates. In the system of urban values for the French, transport accessibility is of great importance, and with an emphasis on modern public transport... “Average income is important, but not a key factor in choosing it,” adds Jean Paul Guichard. According to him, the quality of work of urban services is more important for Europeans.
Each year, Mercer, one of the largest HR consulting firms in the world, releases the Quality of Living Ranking, which measures which cities provide the highest quality of life.
The Mercer rating is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, released annually to help multinational companies and other employers provide fair compensation to employees when they send them on international travel, says a Mercer spokesperson.Assessing hundreds of cities around the world, Mercer takes the following metrics into account when deciding which cities to offer the highest quality of life:
- Political and social environment (political stability, crime, application of law)
- Economic environment (currency exchange regulation, banking services)
- Sociocultural environment (accessibility of the media and censorship, restrictions on personal freedom)
- Healthcare conditions (supply of medicines and medical services, spread of infectious diseases, wastewater pollution, waste disposal, air pollution)
- Schools and Education (Standards and Accessibility of International Schools)
- Services public sector and infrastructure (electricity, water, transport infrastructure, traffic jams)
- Recreation (restaurants, theaters, cinema, sports and leisure)
- Consumer goods (availability of everyday products, cars)
- Housing (rental housing, household appliances, furniture, maintenance)
- Natural environment (climate, statistics of natural disasters)
10. Sydney, Australia- The economy of this city is about 7% of the total total economy of the country. If you evaluate only financial sphere, then this city employs 22% of all employed in the country in this industry. The natural environment, weather and vibrant cultural life have contributed to Sydney's rise in this ranking over the years.
9. Copenhagen, Denmark- The city was recently named one of the happiest places to live, and it's not hard to see why. Copenhagen has grown from a small fishing village into a city with good infrastructure and great cultural values. The city gained fame due to the balanced ratio of work and life components.
8. Geneva, Switzerland- The city, which is considered a global center of diplomacy, has become home to some of the richest people in the world. It is incredibly safe and its population is highly educated.
7. Frankfurt, Germany- The shopping city is home to some of the world's most famous trade fairs, including the Frankfurt Motor Show.
6. Dusseldorf, Germany- A city in western Germany known for its fashion and art industries and is at the top of the Mercer list due to its good balance of all 10 analytic metrics.
5. Vancouver, Canada- The city is one of the most compact cities in the country. It is home to different ethnic groups and 52% of its population is non-English speakers.
4. Munich, Germany- Munich, the German giant, regularly makes it to the top of the Mercer list for its high quality of life.
3. Auckland, New Zealand “The city is located around two major harbors and nearly tops the list, fueled by a balance of economic and idyllic environments and a high level of personal safety.
Having measured and summed up various indicators, sociologists concluded that, first of all, when assessing the level of people's quality of life, they care about the work of public utilities. Further, modern housing is taken into account, a city with good roads. Then the improvement of yards with infrastructure. The fourth place is for wages.
The first three Russian cities with an improved quality of life include: 1. Tyumen, 2. Moscow, 3. Krasnodar. Leading cities manage to maintain their high status, as well as outsider cities.
The best city to find a job
Sociologists assessed what kind of material well-being the population has in order to get a good education, the effectiveness of medical services, and ensure personal success. In addition, internal migration is assessed. Do many residents seek to leave their region.
Every person wants to have a high income, use high-tech medicine, get a prestigious education and live in a country with good ecology and climate. V recent times many people sought to move to Sevastopol, despite the fact that salaries are low, educational and medical services are also of a low level. There are slightly fewer emigrants in Krasnodar. In addition, many move to Kazan, Grozny, Moscow and Tyumen. As for Volgograd, Omsk, Novokuznetsk, Saratov, few people aspire to these cities.
Which cities are the best to live in 2016
Best quality utilities in Krasnodar, Moscow, Tyumen, Naberezhnye Chelny. Also Tyumen has good road routes. This cannot be boasted in Volgograd, Yaroslavl, Omsk.
As for material wealth, quality of medical care, work educational institutions, then no cities here can compete with Moscow and St. Petersburg. Such studies are carried out not in order to highlight cities that do not meet the requirements of modern people, but in order for the government to notice trends and moods of residents.
Also, the authorities must find a hotbed in time where social tension appears. Then there will be an opportunity to make effective management decisions... Finding pain points with a tense zone in a city will trigger social discussions. These will be the main topics discussed by politicians.
According to Igor Varyash, who is the head of the analytical center for financial research, people, speaking about the quality of living, measure completely different indicators, which are not similar to those of Rosstat. In addition, macroeconomic forecasts are not taken into account. Due to this additional information, a three-dimensional picture with social economic development each region.
What are the leading cities famous for
Despite the fact that Tyumen is in the first place, health and safety are lame here. Probably every Russian would like to live in Moscow. It is very beautiful and has large industrial centers in abundance. There is a lot of work here, but not all visitors can find their way and not suffocate in the metropolis. In addition, she follows Tyumen. The third place was awarded to Krasnodar. Many tourists tend to look at the gorgeous nature of this region.
Belgorod became famous for its large agricultural production. Only the construction sector is developing slowly. Happy with their average wages residents of Irkutsk, so this city was on the fifth line.
Everyone knows about Yekaterinburg. There are beautiful natural landscapes, excellent architectural monuments and great history. The development of the city is very fast. It is the most important scientific and industrial center Russian Federation... There are excellent living conditions and unemployment is not observed.
It remains very little to apply efforts to the government of the city of Rostov-on-Don to get to the top three. Chelyabinsk is an important sports, cultural and scientific center in the South Urals. Here they are mainly engaged in the manufacture of metal products. The main industrial enterprises possesses Novosibirsk. The number is high here.
Each year, Mercer, one of the largest HR consulting firms in the world, releases the Quality of Living Ranking, which measures which cities provide the highest quality of life.
The Mercer rating is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, released annually to help multinational companies and other employers provide fair compensation to employees when they send them on international travel, says a Mercer spokesperson.Assessing hundreds of cities around the world, Mercer takes the following metrics into account when deciding which cities to offer the highest quality of life:
- Political and social environment (political stability, crime, application of law)
- Economic environment (currency exchange regulation, banking services)
- Sociocultural environment (accessibility of the media and censorship, restrictions on personal freedom)
- Healthcare conditions (supply of medicines and medical services, spread of infectious diseases, wastewater pollution, waste disposal, air pollution)
- Schools and Education (Standards and Accessibility of International Schools)
- Public sector and infrastructure services (electricity, water, transport infrastructure, traffic jams)
- Recreation (restaurants, theaters, cinema, sports and leisure)
- Consumer goods (availability of everyday products, cars)
- Housing (rental housing, household appliances, furniture, maintenance)
- Natural environment (climate, statistics of natural disasters)
10. Sydney, Australia- The economy of this city is about 7% of the total total economy of the country. If we evaluate only the financial sector, then this city employs 22% of all employed in the country in this industry. The natural environment, weather and vibrant cultural life have contributed to Sydney's rise in this ranking over the years.
9. Copenhagen, Denmark- The city was recently named one of the happiest places to live, and it's not hard to see why. Copenhagen has grown from a small fishing village into a city with good infrastructure and great cultural values. The city gained fame due to the balanced ratio of work and life components.
8. Geneva, Switzerland- The city, which is considered a global center of diplomacy, has become home to some of the richest people in the world. It is incredibly safe and its population is highly educated.
7. Frankfurt, Germany- The shopping city is home to some of the world's most famous trade fairs, including the Frankfurt Motor Show.
6. Dusseldorf, Germany- A city in western Germany known for its fashion and art industries and is at the top of the Mercer list due to its good balance of all 10 analytic metrics.
5. Vancouver, Canada- The city is one of the most compact cities in the country. It is home to different ethnic groups and 52% of its population is non-English speakers.
4. Munich, Germany- Munich, the German giant, regularly makes it to the top of the Mercer list for its high quality of life.
3. Auckland, New Zealand“The city is located around two major harbors and nearly tops the list, fueled by a balance of economic and idyllic environments and a high level of personal safety.