today’s russia not communist Nor does it want to be like its predecessor, the Soviet Union. Although it contains some elements of its iconography, it is more like a fossil, something that has disappeared. Because on the most central streets of the main Russian cities, high end cars The roaring sound when the driver wants to show his status in front of his compatriots. Something completely different from what can be seen in small cities where there is no opportunity. soviet era carsgood or bad maintenance, keep rolling on the roads.
Russian news agencies like Tass recently reiterated the rise in the wealth of Russia’s richest businessmen, which is estimated to have increased by nearly $13.17 billion since the start of this year. Purchasing power will decrease below 2012 in the near future. In the list cited by the Russian agency Vagit Alekpérov, oil company Lukoilwho increased his wealth by $3,170 million – his assets are estimated at 18,500 million – or Leonid Mijelsón gas novatek1,650 million winners reached 26,300.
There is a huge gap between the richest and the poorest in Russia. 135 people – commonly known as “oligarchs” – keep close 35% of national GDPwhile there is 13% of Russians those living in poverty. It’s common to see seniors selling their personal belongings, flowers or fruit from the Soviet Union, but many have an apartment or room as a legacy from the times of the USSR. communalka – an apartment shared by different families, where they do not pay rent. The reason for this continued practice is that for many their pensions are very low, the average being 180 euros per month, and in most cases they are dependent on someone else. for the survival of their children..
To give an example of how the richest Russian jet set works, it is estimated that 370 – 8.8% – of yachts over 30 meters are owned by Russian billionaires. Its average price fluctuates around three million euros, according to experts. while, The minimum wage in Russia is 200 euros, on average 700 euros. in the whole country. However, in many regions, such as in southern Russian republics such as Chechnya, Ingushetia or Dagestan, this latter variable is much lower than would be expected for a Muscovite. 300 euros per month average.
Inequality between regions
During Moscow and some regions The oil-producing regions of the Arctic are the richest regions of Russia, while the Caucasus and Siberia are the poorest and where the hardships of daily life are most evident. Russia even has rural areas. no running water in some areas this is due to the impossibility of having plumbing. functional in winterAt temperatures of -40 degrees, although there are often alternatives for water supply.
Major cities, especially Moscow and St. Petersburg has excellent connections by public transport, while there are also smaller cities – these cities may be in the vicinity. 100,000 people – without any public transport infrastructure, not even the famous marshrutkas (minibuses), the only alternative is a taxi or personal car. This system covers what buses cannot do in the capital itself, even in many places outside the big cities. usually infrequent and sometimes poor reliability in terms of punctuality, besides being old vehicles, some are from the Soviet era.
Even in times like the present, it is felt in the anxieties of people from different regions. Masha, a fictitious name to protect her identity while being a Muscovite, points out that this worries her.”not being able to travel to europe While the best option is to go to Turkey”, the source of insomnia in other parts of Russia is currently “only can you pay for the food and basic expenses”, according to the unnamed Ruslana. In the case of men, the differences lie in the probability of conscription. Siberia and the Caucasus sent proportionally more troops to Ukraine than Moscow and Saint Petersburg. 20 million populationaround 15% The total population of Russia.