Periodically, sociologists conduct surveys and studies to find the best cities in the world or individual countries.
We present the best cities for living in Russia 2015-2016.The study involved cities whose population exceeded the figure of 500 thousand inhabitants. Selection criteria were: high level of the health system, the social status of the population, the state and level of the road economy, the work of housing and communal services, the availability of jobs, and the state of the education sector. The main indicator, which gives the right to a populated place to enter the number of the best cities of Russia in the current year, was the standard of living of its inhabitants.
10
Orenburg
In the tenth place was the ancient city of Orenburg, founded in the XVIII century. Built as a city-fortress, it quickly turned into a trade center between Central Asia and Russia. Orenburg was recognized among the most favorable cities for living according to the following indicators: the level of health care, road construction and the quality of housing maintenance.
9
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk, whose number is more than 1.5 million people, took the 9th place in the list of the most favorable residential settlements due to the high quality of education. The third city of the country by the number of inhabitants, founded in the late XIX century, is growing rapidly and developing. Being a large industrial center, Novosibirsk attracts tourists and many interesting sights. First and foremost, it is a symbol of the city - the opera house, which was called the "Siberian Coliseum".It is the largest theater in Russia.
8
Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk , one of the most beautiful ancient cities of Siberia, founded in the middle of the XVII century, occupies the eighth position in the list of the best cities of Russia in 2016.The population is more than one million people. The most developed branches of the economy are hydropower, non-ferrous metallurgy, and machine building. Krasnoyarsk is the largest sports and educational center. In addition to the attractions, which are visited annually by thousands of tourists, the city is famous for its unusual monuments and sculptures.
7
Yekaterinburg
The seventh place in the largest Ural city with a 1.5 million population - of Yekaterinburg .Founded in the middle of the XVIII century, it is a large transport and industrial center. Instrument making, military industry and metallurgy are developed. The seventh position in the list of the best cities for life Ekaterinburg took, including, and at a high level of education.
6
Chelyabinsk
The sixth place was Chelyabinsk .In the "harsh" city of Russia, high indicators in education, road maintenance and housing maintenance. Founded in the XVIII century, the city is located in the heart of Eurasia. It is a large industrial, cultural, sports and scientific center of the Southern Urals. More than 40% of the production produced by the city is metal. Chelyabinsk is one of the ten most powerful industrial centers in Russia. Despite a large number of industrial enterprises, the city is one of those settlements in the country where environmental development is proceeding at a fast pace. Chelyabinsk is also leading in the quality of roads. As for the standard of living of residents, the average salary for the city for the current year is about 30,000 rubles.
5
Saint-Petersburg
The top five cities in Russia for life closes St. Petersburg .It is truly a unique city. Conceived and built by Peter the Great as northern Venice, the city deservedly bears the title of "the cultural capital of the country."It is the third largest city in Europe. It has more than 5 million people. St. Petersburg is known as one of the largest northern cities. It is one of the best megalopolises in the field of education, health, and life safety. The cultural significance of St. Petersburg is enormous. It is the largest tourist center. Here are the most famous historical and cultural monuments. The Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, the Kunstkamera, the St. Isaac's Cathedral are just a small part of the city's sights. St. Petersburg is famous for its bridges. There are a huge number of them in the city, and 13 of them are drawbridges. This spectacle invariably attracts tourists, but admire the breeding of bridges only at night or early in the morning.
4
Krasnodar
On the fourth position of the list of the most favorable cities for living in Russia in 2015 is the wonderful southern city of Krasnodar .About its growing popularity says a sharply increased number of people wishing to move into it and active construction of new microdistricts of the capital of the Kuban.
The city was founded at the end of the XVIII century, but in ancient times there was a human settlement, numbering from 2 to 40 thousand inhabitants. Modern Krasnodar is a large industrial center in the south of the country. He was repeatedly named among the best cities for doing business. Also, the minimum unemployment rate is registered here.
3
Kazan
Kazan is the third city of Russia, the most favorable for living. High-level road maintenance, education and housing maintenance are at this level. It is the largest cultural, religious, sports, educational, scientific and tourist center. Kazan wears the unofficial title of the "third capital".
The city has a developed infrastructure, due to which international sports competitions are often held here.96% of the population of Kazan are satisfied with the standard of living.
2
Moscow
The second place as the best city of the country was occupied by Moscow .About 70% of the capital's residents consider it the most favorable city for life. At the same time Muscovites very low estimate the quality of education in the city. But the road economy and the level of housing maintenance in the capital are at a high level. Moscow, one of the most densely populated cities, has repeatedly entered into various ratings on the level of quality of life and welfare of the population. The capital of our country was also recognized as the most beautiful and expensive settlement.
1
Tyumen
Which city was ahead of our capital in terms of quality and level of life? The most favorable city of Russia for living in 2015-2016 was Tyumen .Here the best quality of education in the country, the standard of living, high-level maintenance of housing stock and road facilities.
