According to statistics, every year in Russia approximately 3% of the population moves to a new place of residence. It would seem that the number is small. However, if we take into account that with the change of year the composition of migrants is almost completely renewed, it turns out that over a dozen years more than a quarter of Russians move to other places.
Where exactly are they going and where are they trying to quickly disappear from? The answer to this question is provided by the RIA Novosti study, which determined the best regions of Russia in terms of living standards in 2021 based on more than 70 indicators. They have the highest standard of living, high salaries, little unemployment, good ecology and climate, decent healthcare and a developed transport network.
The study was based on data from the Ministry of Finance, Rosstat, Ministry of Health, Bank of Russia and other sources.
Lipetsk region
Compared to last year’s rating of the quality of life in the regions of the Russian Federation, things in the Lipetsk region are worse. She moved from eighth place to ninth. However, this has nothing to do with the national debt, quite the contrary. As a rule, the more money a region owes to the Ministry of Finance, the better it is doing. So far, the Lipetsk region occupies a modest 16th place in the list of debtors.
It leads in other indicators, and primarily in investment activity. The region, already famous for its developed industry, which even the nineties could not completely wipe out, is going to launch six new enterprises at once in 2021 in cooperation with foreign comrades. So there will be even more work for local residents.
Criterias of choice
Which city in Russia is better to move to live depends on the current circumstances. Before making a decision, be sure to think about what reasons you are guided by and what you expect from your new place of residence. There may be several selection criteria. Which city should you move to live in Russia if you are experiencing economic difficulties? This is one side of the issue. But moving for health reasons is completely different. It is also important to take into account your own mobility, the number of obligations to surrounding people and authorities.
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra
But Ugra rose from ninth to eighth place in the list of the most prosperous regions of Russia. The only Siberian region in the top 10 received its rightful place primarily thanks to “oil money.” It’s no wonder that Surgut has some of the highest salaries among all Russian cities. It is among the top ten best cities in Russia in terms of quality of life.
Unlike the “debt-ridden” Liptsk region, Ugra is completely self-sufficient, and has been a donor region for several years now. Despite the harsh Siberian climate, sweltering cold in winter and pervasive midge in summer, people continue to go there. Every year the population of the region grows steadily by at least 20 thousand people.
Kazan
In terms of quality of life this year, this city is among the top three. Kazan is the sixth largest city in Russia. The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan is famous for the quality of the educational sphere, the condition and service of the housing stock, as well as the high level of road infrastructure.
Kazan is a truly good place to live for those who want to start a business. The capital of Tatarstan is developing at an amazing speed and provides a decent standard of living for 1.2 million citizens. In addition, Kazan pleases residents with high-quality roads, plenty of entertainment for every taste, and developed infrastructure.
More than a million tourists arrive in this city every year. Kazan's industry includes many large aviation and chemical enterprises. Among other things, this city leads in terms of housing construction in the entire Volga region.
Good ecology, a high level of service, medicine and education, as well as a huge number of entertainment and sports complexes make Kazan an ideal place to live with children. It is not for nothing that this city is considered one of the most prestigious in Russia.
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Voronezh region
For several years now, the Voronezh region has been in second place in terms of the number of visitors, both from the countries of the former CIS and Russians. They are attracted primarily by earning opportunities, since according to statistics, the unemployment rate in the region does not exceed 1%.
Voronezh residents work both at industrial enterprises and in rural areas - the Voronezh region is one of the leading regions in Russia for the production of grain crops and potatoes. In addition, it recently received first place in the ranking of the Ministry of Culture for “information activity of cultural life.” That’s it, otherwise it’s all “Peter, Peter.”
Krasnodar
The capital of the most economically powerful region in Southern Russia. Krasnodar has many times topped the ratings of the most favorable domestic cities for doing business.
The industrial potential of this city attracts a huge number of foreign investors. Krasnodar's industry consists of large enterprises that provide employment to approximately a third of the city's working population. In addition, it is considered an extremely important transport hub, due to which large profits constantly flow here. By the way, this is where the minimum unemployment rate is recorded.
Today, more than 900 thousand people live in Krasnodar, who can enjoy a warm, comfortable climate and modern infrastructure. In addition, the quality of medical services provided here is considered very high.
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Krasnodar region
The debts of the Krasnodar Territory to the Russian Federation exceed 140 billion rubles. It is immediately clear which region our state considers valuable and is ready to lend it its mighty financial shoulder.
The Krasnodar region, already extremely important for the country as a breadbasket and one of the most popular regions for tourism, gained even more importance in connection with the annexation of Crimea. It is through the bridge connecting the Taman Peninsula and Kerch that there is road communication with the new territory.
And in the Krasnodar Territory there will be a railway bridge, and a new railway, and another road. There will be a lot of work, as well as financial investments in the region. And besides work, the Krasnodar Territory also has excellent ecology, a wonderful climate, and the sea (albeit not too clean).
Belgorod region
In fifth place in the ranking of the best regions of Russia in terms of living standards is the owner of green fields and snow-white chalk mountains - the Belgorod region. 70% of its soil is black soil, so it is not surprising that from time immemorial people have been engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry here.
This year, the Belgorod administration decided to phase out drugs with growth hormones and various stimulants when raising animals and poultry, which will make local livestock farming environmentally friendly.
True, Belgorod residents do not like everything - the region is among the leaders in the number of protests. Residents are most concerned about issues of infrastructure development and internal improvement.
Republic of Tatarstan
Tatarstan is unique to some extent. This is the only Russian region in the top ten where the majority of the population is not Russian. We can say that Tatarstan is a kind of state within a state that likes to be independent, but not too much.
This is achieved by the skillful maneuvering of the President of the Republic Rustam Minnikhanov, who, on the one hand, has established good ties with the center, and on the other hand, knows how to flatter, for example, the introduction of compulsory study of the Tatar language in school.
Tatarstan is one of the most economically developed donor regions of Russia, which is explained not only by oil production and developed industrial production, but also by efficient agriculture, as well as an excellent transport position. Tourism also played a role, because Russians love to go on excursions to Kazan.
Pskov
This is one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in Russia. Today Pskov is developing rapidly. Every year a huge number of tourists and new residents arrive there.
Pskov is an industrial city, where the textile, food and clothing industries are most developed. Several large enterprises operate on its territory, providing employment to a third of the total population. In addition, agriculture is well developed in Pskov. So everyone here can find something to their liking.
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But what is most impressive is the nature and architecture of this city. In Pskov you can see a huge number of nature reserves, museums and attractions.
Moscow region
The Moscow region owes its attractiveness to life, of course, to its neighbor, the capital. This is evidenced by the number of housing being built in the region. It accounts for 12-14% of all houses put into operation.
By the way, the results of the Moscow region also confirm the pattern - the more public debt a region has to the Ministry of Finance, the better it is to live there. The Moscow Region owes a modest amount of 128.8 billion rubles, which, although inferior to the indicators of the Krasnodar Territory, significantly exceeds all others. For comparison: the Yaroslavl region, next on the list of debtors, will someday have to return 37.2 billion rubles to the state treasury.
Environmental friendliness
There are situations when moving is caused by an unacceptable degree of environmental contamination with exhaust gases and other toxic substances. A person’s health condition can inexorably deteriorate until he finally decides to leave this place. Where to move to live in Russia to improve your health? In this case, it makes sense to turn your attention to the cities of the Krasnodar Territory. This area has a fairly mild climate and a very well developed healthcare system.
Krasnodar residents are famous for the law-abiding nature of their cities thanks to the increased control of law enforcement agencies. The Krasnodar region can boast of its rural area, employment of the population in the fields and personal small businesses. Huge amounts of government funds are allocated each year for road repairs, medical care and subsidies for beginning farmers. So if the question arises of which city in Russia to go to live, adjusted for climatic conditions, it is really worth paying attention to Krasnodar and the surrounding areas. In addition, the cost of new housing here is much lower than in many other cities in the country.
Saint Petersburg
The northern capital is confidently gaining momentum, and may someday supplant the capital of all Rus'. St. Petersburg lags behind Moscow by some 1.6 points. Agree that in the scale of the rating, where the difference between cities usually ranges from 2 to 9 points, this figure is quite insignificant.
The number of internal migrants to St. Petersburg in recent years significantly exceeds the number of migrants to Moscow (11% of “new Muscovites” versus 28% of St. Petersburg “new arrivals”). St. Petersburg is famous not only for the abundance of jobs and high salaries, but also for its excellent infrastructure, abundance of retail outlets, and proximity to foreign countries. From there it's a stone's throw to Finland.
Ideal cities for retirees
As a rule, most elderly people who have worked for many years for the benefit of the country dream of living somewhere away from noisy cities. But nevertheless, the best cities for living, from the point of view of pensioners themselves, are located next to large ones.
Podolsk, Belgorod, Yaroslavl and Lipetsk are especially popular. Where it is better to live, in which one, is up to the pensioner himself to decide, but none of the cities listed is a “wilderness”. There is a decent level of medicine and quite affordable housing prices.
Belgorod, for example, is a typical city in the middle zone, with a typical Russian winter. There is a good ecological situation and warm summers. So pensioners can spend a lot of time at the dacha, tending to the garden. Essential goods and housing in Belgorod are inexpensive. For people with a small pension this is a plus.
Podolsk, located in the Moscow region, is famous for its picturesque nature, abundance of greenery and high level of medical care. In addition, the infrastructure there is well developed. And it’s close to the capital - only 15 kilometers. There are trains, minibuses and buses from Podolsk; you can get to Moscow without any problems. In addition, travel on municipal transport is free for pensioners.
Moscow
Did anyone really have any doubts about which city would take first place in the ranking of regions in terms of living standards in 2021? Yes, yes, once again the capital of our Motherland won. Although she does not believe in tears, she, like a magnet, attracts everyone who wants to radically change their life.
However, the popularity of Moscow among internal migrants is slowly declining, in contrast to the popularity of St. Petersburg. But the Mother See continues to be the largest Russian source of personnel for the CIS countries and non-CIS countries.
Times are changing, but the prize list for the top ten regions of Russia in terms of living standards in 2021 remains almost the same as in the previous ranking. Except that there was a slight castling between the eighth and ninth places.
It is more interesting to observe the rest of the ranking, which has both bright ups (for example, the Magadan region jumped from 44th to 35th place) and dramatic falls (the indicators of the Udmurt Republic decreased from 36th to 43rd). And the worst life of all is for the inhabitants of the Republic of Tyva - as it was at 85, it remains so.
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.
- Krasnodar
Krasnodar occupies high positions both in terms of living standards and the ability to do business. - Sochi
After the Olympics, Sochi became one of the leading cities in the country.Both of these southern towns are worthy of accepting you for permanent residence. A developed economy and infrastructure, the presence of educational and sports institutions, a favorable climate and the quality of healthcare - all this confirms the statement that “if there is a paradise in the world, this is the Krasnodar region.”
By the way, another monitoring was recently carried out. Through a survey, Russian cities were assessed according to such criteria as the level of safety and ecology. And instead of material conditions, they took as a basis people’s feelings that changes for the better are just around the corner. The top 5 cities were marked as the “happiest five”. So, Krasnodar took fifth place, and Sochi fell a little short and settled in sixth.
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.
Full ranking of Russian regions by standard of living 2019 (table)
| № | The subject of the Russian Federation | Points | 2017 |
| 1 | Moscow | 77.371 | 1 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 75.687 | 2 |
| 3 | Moscow region | 72.453 | 3 |
| 4 | Republic of Tatarstan | 66.147 | 4 |
| 5 | Belgorod region | 64.426 | 5 |
| 6 | Krasnodar region | 63.973 | 6 |
| 7 | Voronezh region | 60.757 | 7 |
| 8 | Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Ugra | 60.113 | 9 |
| 9 | Lipetsk region | 59.245 | 8 |
| 10 | Kaliningrad region | 58.935 | 10 |
| 11 | Leningrad region | 58.148 | 12 |
| 12 | Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 57.966 | 16 |
| 13 | Sverdlovsk region | 56.672 | 11 |
| 14 | Tyumen region | 56.302 | 13 |
| 15 | Kursk region | 55.391 | 15 |
| 16 | Nizhny Novgorod Region | 55.077 | 14 |
| 17 | Tula region | 54.769 | 17 |
| 18 | Samara Region | 54.214 | 20 |
| 19 | Rostov region | 54.124 | 18 |
| 20 | Sevastopol | 53.527 | 23 |
| 21 | Kaluga region | 53.043 | 19 |
| 22 | Stavropol region | 53.016 | 22 |
| 23 | Chelyabinsk region | 52.435 | 21 |
| 24 | Novosibirsk region | 51.249 | 26 |
| 25 | Republic of Bashkortostan | 50.201 | 24 |
| 26 | Ryazan Oblast | 49.898 | 25 |
| 27 | Yaroslavl region | 49.597 | 28 |
| 28 | Ulyanovsk region | 48.779 | 31 |
| 29 | Khabarovsk region | 48.778 | 30 |
| 30 | Penza region | 48.511 | 27 |
| 31 | Republic of Adygea | 47.973 | 29 |
| 32 | Kamchatka Krai | 47.868 | 35 |
| 33 | Orenburg region | 47.763 | 41 |
| 34 | Vladimir region | 47.573 | 32 |
| 35 | Magadan Region | 47.465 | 44 |
| 36 | Murmansk region | 47.308 | 42 |
| 37 | Volgograd region | 47.307 | 39 |
| 38 | Saratov region | 47.222 | 33 |
| 39 | Smolensk region | 47.184 | 37 |
| 40 | Tambov Region | 46.955 | 34 |
| 41 | Oryol Region | 46.924 | 43 |
| 42 | Perm region | 46.650 | 44 |
| 43 | Udmurt republic | 46.506 | 36 |
| 44 | The Republic of Mordovia | 46.280 | 46 |
| 45 | Krasnoyarsk region | 46.260 | 38 |
| 46 | Sakhalin region | 45.978 | 53 |
| 47 | Chuvash Republic | 45.925 | 40 |
| 48 | Ivanovo region | 45.402 | 47 |
| 49 | Bryansk region | 45.270 | 50 |
| 50 | Primorsky Krai | 45.200 | 48 |
| 51 | Tomsk region | 44.469 | 49 |
| 52 | Republic of Crimea | 43.803 | 55 |
| 53 | Amur region | 43.801 | 61 |
| 54 | Kemerovo region | 43.260 | 56 |
| 55 | The Republic of Khakassia | 42.166 | 51 |
| 56 | Astrakhan region | 41.725 | 52 |
| 57 | Omsk region | 41.681 | 54 |
| 58 | Pskov region | 41.602 | 62 |
| 59 | Tver region | 41.521 | 64 |
| 60 | Kostroma region | 40.685 | 58 |
| 61 | Novgorod region | 40.553 | 57 |
| 62 | Vologda Region | 40.353 | 59 |
| 63 | Kirov region | 40.183 | 60 |
| 64 | Komi Republic | 39.984 | 65 |
| 65 | Republic of North Ossetia–Alania | 39.827 | 72 |
| 66 | Mari El Republic | 39.548 | 63 |
| 67 | Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 39.255 | 67 |
| 68 | Irkutsk region | 39.240 | 69 |
| 69 | The Republic of Dagestan | 39.102 | 73 |
| 70 | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug | 38.954 | 78 |
| 71 | Chechen Republic | 38.766 | 68 |
| 72 | The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) | 37.617 | 71 |
| 73 | Altai region | 37.609 | 66 |
| 74 | Republic of Karelia | 36.324 | 70 |
| 75 | Arhangelsk region | 35.676 | 74 |
| 76 | Kabardino-Balkarian Republic | 34.148 | 75 |
| 77 | The Republic of Buryatia | 30.526 | 76 |
| 78 | Jewish Autonomous Region | 29.923 | 80 |
| 79 | Kurgan region | 28.890 | 77 |
| 80 | Altai Republic | 28.768 | 82 |
| 81 | Republic of Kalmykia | 28.757 | 79 |
| 82 | The Republic of Ingushetia | 28.533 | 84 |
| 83 | Transbaikal region | 27.192 | 81 |
| 84 | Karachay-Cherkess Republic | 25.300 | 83 |
| 85 | Tyva Republic | 16.195 | 85 |
