Annually, analytical centers compile ratings of the richest and poorest cities in Russia. Among the selection criteria, several factors are identified that have a strong impact on the poverty indicators of each specific city. These factors include living standards, average wages, ecology, urban amenities, economic and social conditions, as well as a number of other indicators. Among this list, relevant for 2018-2019, you can find your hometown.
List
- 10. Voronezh | Poverty Index: 0.49
- 9. Naberezhnye Chelny | Poverty Index: 0.50
- 8. Barnaul | Poverty Index: 0.50
- 7. Lipetsk | Poverty Index: 0.52
- 6. Rostov-on-Don | Poverty Index: 0.53
- 5. Saratov | Poverty index: 0.55
- 4. Volgograd | Poverty Index: 0.59
- 3. Penza | Poverty Index: 0.60
- 2. Astrakhan | Poverty Index: 0.68
- 1. Togliatti | Poverty Index: 0.80
10. Voronezh | Poverty Index: 0.49
After analyzing the standard of living, the number of employed and unemployed citizens, sociologists came to the conclusion that more than 50% of families in Voronezh are low-income. Among the 35 cities of Russia that were selected for analysis, Voronezh was in the top ten. Voronezh authorities themselves believe that the resulting index is far from reality and the region can be attributed to one of the most promising. Among the reasons why the city was in the top 10, the main authorities consider the population to receive gray salaries and income of unofficially employed citizens. As you know, the incomes of such categories of citizens did not participate in the sample.
9. Naberezhnye Chelny | Poverty Index: 0.50
In ninth place in terms of poverty is a city with a population of 530 thousand people Naberezhnye Chelny. During the study, residents of the city were asked to evaluate the state of Chelny on a scale of one to five. A rating of five meant that a person can afford to buy any thing or go on a trip without attracting loans. Evaluation of one meant that a person cannot afford to buy even a minimal supply of food. Based on the research, sociologists concluded that Naberezhnye Chelny is one of the poorest and most disadvantaged cities in Russia.
8. Barnaul | Poverty Index: 0.50
Barnaul is on the 8th line of the rating of the poorest cities in Russia. According to the results of the analysis of data on the state of life and improvement of the city, it was revealed that more than 60% of citizens belong to the poor. It is worth noting that some industries are really well developed in the city. For example, this is engineering, food industry and a number of other areas of production. Unfortunately, Barnaul cannot boast of a decent standard of living for its population. Only 10% of citizens are so wealthy that they can afford to buy real estate without using mortgages.
7. Lipetsk | Poverty Index: 0.52
Not lucky and the inhabitants of Lipetsk. Their city is on the seventh line in poverty among Russian cities. According to experts, more than 20% of residents are below the poverty line. Some citizens do not even have enough money to buy cheap food. And only 5% of the population can be called wealthy. In addition, it is worth noting that the least developed areas in the city are medicine, utilities, as well as the social sphere.
6. Rostov-on-Don | Poverty Index: 0.53
Rostov-on-Don is considered one of the most developed cities with a high level of industry. But, despite this, the city managed to get into the top ten poorest regions. What does the sixth place. More than half of the population is poor. And the ratio of unemployment to wages is very deplorable. In addition, the city has very poor roads and a low level of social security of citizens. Among the most vulnerable groups of citizens were pensioners and people of pre-retirement age.
5. Saratov | Poverty index: 0.55
Probably everyone knows Saratov as the city with the most disgusting roads in the country. And indeed, even the new roads of the city are far from perfect. In addition, Saratov is one of the most “dirty” cities in Russia. Piles of garbage can be found even in the center. More than 60% of Saratovites are considered to be poor, and 25% of the citizens belong to the poor. The city also has problems with medicine, ecology and food quality. The average salary in the region remains disappointing. Saratov is not the last in another list. The mortality rate in the city is too high. Which is not surprising, because public health services in the city can only wish for the best.
4. Volgograd | Poverty Index: 0.59
Another city where one of the main problems can be called the poor quality of roads, the environmental situation and the wages of the majority of the population. It should be noted that the city is considered one of the most attractive tourist regions of the country, and there are a number of major industrial enterprises on the territory of Volgograd. But even this does not save Volgograd residents and many of the residents have to put up with poverty. The most vulnerable sections of the city's population include young people and university graduates. According to the results of the study, it was revealed that more than 40% of young people have problems with employment or work in low-paying specialties. Over 3% of the population remains below the poverty line. At the initiative of the city authorities, social programs to help youth began to be developed and implemented, but so far they have not brought any results.
3. Penza | Poverty Index: 0.60
The Volga city of Penza, located on the Sura, is one of the three poorest regions. It is worth saying that there are quite a lot of large industrial firms in the city, but at the same time, residents cannot boast high salaries. Sociologists have found that more than half of the citizens lack money for food. And also many have to look for part-time jobs to feed their families and themselves. In general, the city boasts good infrastructure and landscaping. The city has good roads and in most areas is very clean. It remains only to raise the standard of living of the population and raise wages for ordinary workers.
2. Astrakhan | Poverty Index: 0.68
One of the southernmost cities in Russia ranks second in the ranking of the poorest regions of the country. Astrakhan is famous for its sights, but, unfortunately, it can not boast of a high standard of life for citizens. You can come here to enjoy the beautiful views of the Volga and the Astrakhan Kremlin, but it is very difficult for the indigenous people to live here. The city lacks well-established infrastructure. And such inequality led to the stratification of society. Along with expensive restaurants and hotels, as well as large offices, cohabites and decadence coexist. More than 15% of citizens do not have enough money to buy products. The transport and utilities sector is most affected.
1. Togliatti | Poverty Index: 0.80
According to the analysis of sociologists, Togliatti became the most unsecured domestic city. More than 60% of the total population is poor and cannot live on wages. Of this amount - 13% are people living below the poverty line and representatives of the stronger sex, working age. Because of employment problems, most of the city’s residents suffer. It would seem that the capital of the domestic auto industry can be so undeveloped and unattractive to life. But the thing is that the development of market competition, enterprises faced the inability to compete with Chinese manufacturers. As a result, the entire population of Togliatti faced problems.