
According to the ASI analytical report, based on the National Quality of Life Rating on behalf of President Vladimir Putin, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug took first place in terms of material well-being in Russia in 2025, followed by Moscow, the Tyumen region, the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug and St. Petersburg.
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The national quality of life rating is compiled annually by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin and evaluates various aspects of life in regions, including material well-being, healthcare, education and infrastructure.
The leading regions in terms of material well-being in Russia at the end of 2025 were the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Moscow, Tyumen Region, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug and St. Petersburg.
ASI has prepared an analytical report on changes in various areas based on the results of the National Quality of Life Rating, which is compiled on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The leading positions in terms of material well-being among the federal districts are occupied by the Ural, Northwestern and Central.
MOSCOW, October 10 - RIA Novosti. The leading regions in terms of material well-being in Russia at the end of 2025 were the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Moscow, Tyumen Region, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug and St. Petersburg, according to the analytical report of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), which is available to RIA Novosti.
ASI prepared an analytical report on changes in healthcare, education, infrastructure and the urban environment. It is based on the results of the National Quality of Life Rating, which the agency compiles annually on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The authors of the study conducted a large-scale study of the financial condition of Russian families in different regions of Russia, within the framework of which they calculated an index of material well-being. It reflects the financial condition of families and the sufficiency of income of the population. Data for 2025 was analyzed.
According to the report, the leading region in material well-being is the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. In second place is Moscow. The Tyumen region closes the top three. On the fourth and fifth lines are the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug and St. Petersburg, respectively.

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