Which city of Russia is the best for life and knowledgebusiness? Obtaining an objective answer to this question is very difficult. Indeed, for a comprehensive assessment it is necessary to take into account many different criteria. Recently, authoritative publications summed up the past 2014 and named the best cities in Russia for living, as well as for starting a business. You can get acquainted with these lists in this article.
The city and its place in the modern world
What is a city and what is its role in today'srealities? This is the quintessence of their country or region, the engine of economic and social development of the state. It is he who concentrates in himself all the latest technologies and leading minds. If we compare the state with a large house, the system of cities will be its foundation, the strength of which directly affects the reliability of the entire structure.
It should be noted that in each city createdtheir conditions for their successful development. Good cities of Russia for the life of the people must have a number of specific conditions. Among them are such as a developed infrastructure, investment attractiveness, a high level of medicine and education, low crime, availability of jobs, environmental conditions, and so on.
The best cities of Russia for life
As is known, the popular publication Kommersant. The Secret of the Firm annually conducts its assessment based on 13 different factors. Thus, every year the best cities of Russia for life are called.
Among the criteria on which the publication relies uponranking, - the amount of income per capita, the purchasing power of residents, the level and quality of medical care and so on. It is worth noting that the assessment is conducted among settlements with a population of over 100,000 people.
Last year the publication "Kommersant.The secret of the company was assessed by 149 cities. The data of local authorities and Rosstat were used. So, we offer you a list of the best cities in Russia for a high-quality life:
- Kaliningrad;
- Krasnodar;
- Belgorod;
- Domodedovo;
- Irkutsk;
- Khimki;
- Podolsk;
- Ekaterinburg;
- Obninsk;
- Tyumen.
What is curious, nor the official capital of the countryMoscow and the northern capital St. Petersburg did not make it to the top ten rankings this year. Close the first hundred cities of Abakan, Novocheboksarsk and Orenburg.
Best Russian cities for business
Another important indicator for the city is the availability of conditions for the development of private entrepreneurship. Who determines the good cities of Russia for this parameter?
Popular magazine "Forbes" in 2014analyzed 40 of the largest cities in the country. After that, he announced his rating of the best cities in Russia for doing business. Here are the top ten of this rating:
- Kaliningrad;
- Ufa;
- Krasnodar;
- Tomsk;
- Omsk;
- Tolyatti;
- Irkutsk;
- Kemerovo;
- Kazan;
- Saratov.
Как мы видим, здесь присутствуют три города, which were in the previous rating. These are Kaliningrad (1st place in both ratings), Krasnodar and Irkutsk. But we are not seeing Moscow and St. Petersburg again in the top ten. According to the authoritative magazine, they took, respectively, the 14th and 21st place. The reason for such low indicators is a very high competition for financial and labor resources in these megalopolises.
The problem of objective assessment
Возникают сомнения касательно объективности similar ratings. So, many Russians are very critical of such ratings. For example, it is obvious that the main criterion in evaluating the magazine "Forbes" was investment and financial flows directed to the city. However, this is not the main indicator in creating favorable conditions for business development, both small and large.
The important role is played by the presence of a developed civilsociety in a particular city, its creative class. So, for a medium-sized settlement, several dozens of active residents are enough to radically change the fate of a settlement. Therefore, the good cities of Russia are not those in which a lot of money is spinning, but those that are loved by the locals, they are doing everything possible for prosperity and development.
Nevertheless, let us consider in more detail those settlements of our country that occupied the highest positions in these ratings.
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is the best city in Russia forlife and for business. At the same time, he holds the top line of ratings for the second year in a row. Experts have identified several positive factors characteristic of him, in particular:
- successful economic and geographical position;
- availability of skilled labor;
- recreational and tourist resources.
Kaliningrad for Russia really isunusual city. I can safely say that he is the most European in the whole country. In terms of industrial production per capita, he is the undoubted leader in the Russian Federation.
Прежде всего, Калининград известен как мировая the capital of amber. In addition, there is a developed oil refining and food (fish) industry. Kaliningrad is also the best Russian city to do business (according to Forbes magazine). Also worth noting is the large tourist potential of the settlement: these are numerous fortifications of Konigsberg, the Amber Museum, the tomb of the philosopher Immanuel Kant. In this regard, experts note that the organization of transportation and tourist activities can become the best business in Kaliningrad.
Krasnodar
The second line in the ranking of the best cities for life and the third in the list of the best business centers took Krasnodar. At the same time he managed to improve his position compared to last year.
Almost 800 thousand live in the southern capital of Russiaperson. The city is known for its high rate of housing. So, in 2014, about 1.5 million square meters of housing was built in Krasnodar, which was the highest figure for Russia.
The city has a rather high economic andresource potential that attracts significant foreign investment. All this creates good prospects for the development of small and medium-sized businesses. Experts note that the building complex is developing most dynamically in it, as well as the instrument-making industry.
Belgorod
For the second year in a row, the top three mostfavorable for the life of the settlements of Russia is Belgorod. The city with a population of 370 thousand people has a well-developed infrastructure and a high level of education of its inhabitants.
Metalworking, electronics, andconstruction industry - these are the main industries for Belgorod. It can also be attributed to the largest research and educational centers in Russia. There are seven universities, as well as five research institutes.
Ufa
The second line in the ranking of the most comfortable cities for business in Russia was occupied by Ufa - a million plus and a significant transportation hub.
Oil refining is most developed here,chemical and construction complexes, as well as mechanical engineering. However, experts note an insufficient number of small factories for the production of building materials, as well as catering establishments. Large construction companies operating in the settlement in question, need a large number of local construction and finishing materials. Therefore, entrepreneurs wishing to open a business in Ufa should pay attention to these areas.
Irkutsk
Great progress in rankings showed this year.Irkutsk. The city, in comparison with last year, has risen from the 20th line to the fifth. Irkutsk over the past year showed a positive trend in many of the socio-economic indicators. In particular, the population of the city has grown (by 10,000 people), as well as the purchasing power of citizens (7 times!).
The main natural wealth of thisthe settlement are considered the waters of Baikal, as well as fish. They may well be of interest to foreign partners, in particular, China and Mongolia. For small businesses, experts recommend opening a bakery, car wash or a company to insulate apartments and balconies in Irkutsk.
Domodedovo
The rapid development of the economy and the growth of incomes of the population allowed this city near Moscow to rise from 32nd to fourth place in the ranking of the best for living cities in Russia.
Domodedovo - a young city with a population of slightlymore than 100 thousand people. It is not surprising that in a small point located near the largest metropolis in the world, the most developed will be the building complex. So, the main city enterprises are Domodedovo ZhBI Plant and JSC "Steelinvest", which produces decking, siding, etc. In addition, several large construction companies successfully operate here.
Finally...
Good cities of Russia are not always large or"cash". As world practice shows, anyone, even the smallest town, can become a kind of “paradise on earth”. This requires very little: the activity of local elites, businessmen and public activists, as well as assistance from local authorities.
