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The authoritative analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities in the world to live for 2017. company experts evaluated on 30 parameters - crime, education, military conflicts, healthcare, infrastructure, education, ecology, diversity cultural life...

By tradition, let's start from the last, 10th place. So…

10th place. Hamburg, Germany, 95 points

It is the second largest city in Germany (after Berlin), the seventh largest in the European Union, and the most populated non-capital city in the European Union. It is the largest port in Germany, the second largest in Europe, and ranks ninth in the world.

The remains of the first buildings on the territory of modern Hamburg are dated by archaeologists to the 5th-6th centuries AD and belong to the era of the Great Migration of Peoples.

The city has retained certain features of medieval buildings. Hamburg is home to 60 museums and 17 universities.

Central City Hall:

And Hamburg ranks first among European cities in terms of the number of bridges (according to various sources, from 2300 to more than 2500). The city has more bridges than Venice (400), Amsterdam (1200) and London combined.

9th place. Helsinki, Finland, 95.6 points

It is the capital and largest city of Finland, the administrative center of the province of Uusimaa. It is located in the south of the country, on the coast of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea.

The city was founded on June 12, 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. The elevation changes in the city are significant, and the rocks are a common part of the landscape. There are waterfalls on the rivers within the city.

Helsinki has 8 universities and 6 technology parks. Bicycle lovers are also welcome here - total length cycle paths in Helsinki is over 1000 km. By the way, the Helsinki tram system is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world.

8th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of around 1.3 million, a quarter of the country's total population. The city is located on the territory of the Auckland Volcanic Region. Within its boundaries are the craters of 49 extinct monogenic volcanoes.

Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time with its picturesque beauty. Although, some say that it is good, safe, clean, but boring here.

One of the attractions is the high-rise tower Sky Tower (Sky Tower) with a height of 328 meters - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere:

Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):

7th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

It is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It was founded on June 12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling shortly after the formation of the port community.

The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. This is where the world's largest discovered deposits gold and nickel in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing region, Kimberley, which is the main competitor of South African and Yakutian diamond deposits.

Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic detail of the Perth cityscape:

Perth is called "pearl of australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian zone in the center of Perth, beautiful views of the river make Perth attractive for tourists.

One of the attractions is:

6th place. Adelaide, Australia, 96.6 points

capital and most Big city State of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of over 1.1 million people - the city of Adelaide. It is named after the Queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is high-rise, with a few modern skyscrapers, and the rest of the city has a one-two-story character. Perfect cleanliness, tidiness and impeccable decoration of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.

King William Street is the widest street in the city:

Here, in Adelaide, tourists are attracted by the third largest Kangaroo Island in Australia - a reserve wildlife with a colony of sea lions and a beautiful coastline for fishing.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

In the foothills and prairies, about 80 km east of the watershed of the Canadian Rockies.

The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2400 hours a year.

Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its terrain is quite hilly. The height of the center of Calgary above sea level is approximately 1048 m.

Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world. For example, having driven only 200 kilometers from the city, you find yourself on the Moraine glacial lake in national park Banff:

Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - Calgary Tower (Calgary Tower), 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts, maintain its stability:

Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

And the capital of the province of Ontario. Current name the city received in 1834.

Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants.

3rd place. Vancouver, Canada, 97.3 points

Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordilleras.

It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 and the largest city in the province of British Columbia.

And the climate here is good, because it is part of a unique ecosystem - a temperate rainforest, so the summers here are mild and not hot, and it rarely snows in winter.

One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense coniferous forests, snowy mountains and fjords. Clickable:

Stanley Park is an urban park located in Vancouver, the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The park, which is an evergreen oasis on the border with the business center of the city. By the way, it is 10% larger than the area.

The welfare of the country is growing along with its economic situation. Today, many regions of Russia lag far behind in terms of living standards, while others, on the contrary, occupy a leading position in terms of the quality of living.

1. Tyumen- the most favorable settlement in Russia for living, for the third time in a row it occupies a leading position in the rating. According to statistics, this Siberian city is the best in road construction and education.

Main characteristics:

The locality is different high level salaries.
The city is equipped with many places for the leisure of the population and children.
In Tyumen, healthcare is at a high level, which makes it the best place to live.
The work of housing and communal services is marked by coherence and interaction with the population.
The urban environment is perfectly landscaped and allows you to find something for a person of any age.

2. Moscow- the capital ranks second in terms of quality of life in the expanses of the motherland. One of the beautiful settlements, accommodation here is characterized by high prices. There is a small number of poor people here, since the city occupies the 2nd position in terms of the well-being of Russian settlements.

Main characteristics:

Among the respondents, 70% of Muscovites believe that their native city – the best place for life.
Developing sectors of the national economy are noted in Moscow.
The pace of reconstruction and development of the Moscow region is characterized by high rates.
Moscow has a large number of interesting places, as well as a high level of income.
Compared to Tyumen, the weather conditions of this settlement are much better and more favorable for life.

3. Kazan continues the list of the best places suitable for a comfortable stay. The capital of Tatarstan is proud of a decent level of education and maintenance of the housing stock.

Main characteristics:

The activities of the authorities in the field of road construction cannot but please drivers - the tracks are clean, smooth and well-groomed.
The city is the sixth largest in Russia by population, characterized by the presence of major attractions and interesting places.
The government implements many state programs to improve the well-being of this locality.
Considerable attention is paid to the development of the culture of the national majority.
In general, the indigenous people are 96% satisfied with the state of Kazan.

4. Krasnodar- Sunny conditions for living are combined with a favorable climate. Despite this, Krasnodar is named the leader among drinking cities according to the latest data: it is here that lovers of strong drinks live.

Main characteristics:

It is considered a major industrial center in the south of Russia.
AT last years there is a high percentage of people moving to live here from all regions of the country.
Krasnodar is considered a good place to start a business.
The city has a low unemployment rate.
The advantageous location of the point near the resort points makes it visited.

5. St. Petersburg- the second among the millionaires, recognized as favorable for living.

Main characteristics:

It is considered the best of the megacities, where the level of healthcare is at its best.
The city is not on the lists of criminal settlements, which makes it safe.
Leningrad is a major tourist center with a large number of historical sites and attractions.
The city has a unique climate that not everyone will like, but local residents and visitors note that St. Petersburg is the best place on Earth.
The beauty of this metropolis is able to conquer anyone, and the infrastructure is comparable to Moscow.

As you can see, the best for living settlements Russia is characterized by a high level of salaries, a cultural sphere and a developed housing and communal services fund.

Environment Rating

Living in a clean city, where the air is not polluted by emissions, is much more beneficial than in industrial cities.

We propose to consider the top three settlements in Russia, recognized as the cleanest:

Sarapul from Udmurtia- the leader among the cleanest cities of the average size. Sarapul is characterized by a low amount of emissions, which leads to favorable living on its territory.
Derbent from Dagestan- ranks first among large settlements in Russia. Ecological, livable Derbent, as the amount of emissions is small.
Taganrog- a large city in terms of population, has 18,000 tons of emissions per year and takes the lead in cleanliness among large settlements.

The dirtiest cities in Russia

It is a well-known fact that the death rate of citizens is increasing due to poor ecology, below are the settlements - leaders among the worst in terms of ecology.

Norilsk- the main of the polluted regions of Russia. It is here that the metallurgical industry is widely developed, which emits nitrogen dioxide, sulfur, lead and carbon disulfide into the atmosphere in large volumes.
Moscow- ranks second among dirty habitats. About a million harmful substances enter the air every year, most of which are exhaust from cars.
St. Petersburg- has a well-deserved 3rd place, the number of emissions in percentage terms is growing every year.

It is possible to live in these regions, but the ecological situation is not conducive to improving human health.

Ranking by population

All cities by the number of inhabitants can be divided into several categories, each of which will have its own top three:

Millionaires. The first three places are occupied by Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. It is on the territory of these settlements that a huge number of people live, increasing every year.
Big cities. The top three was occupied by Krasnodar, Saratov and Tyumen - it is here that the number of people living is approaching a million.
Medium cities. The first three positions were firmly occupied by Kirov, Tula and Cheboksary, characterized by a population of more than 400 thousand people.
small towns. Among the settlements with a population of up to 250 thousand, Syktyvkar, Khimki and Nalchik took the lead.

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10. Auckland, New Zealand

95.7 points out of 100 possible

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The population here is about 1.3 million people, which is almost a quarter of the population of the entire country. The history of the settlement has more than 800 years, as a city it began to form in the 19th century - with the arrival of European settlers. The dynamic development of Auckland was largely facilitated by the expansion of the network railways, and later - and automobile. Auckland is a truly cosmopolitan city that has made the list of best cities to live more than once. Tourists here will be interested in visiting the Rangitoto Volcano Island, the Auckland Museum, city parks, the Antarctic Research Center, an underwater tunnel, and a large souvenir market.

9. Perth, Australia

95.9 points

The ninth place in the ranking is occupied by the city of Perth - the capital of the western region of the Australian continent. This is one of the most isolated cities in the world from a wide civilization, which has gained fame as an excellent hidden place among tourists. In fact, it is a large metropolis with a population of 1.6 million people. Perth also became known as the "City of Lights": in 1962, a spaceship"Friendship", and the residents turned on all possible light sources at the same time. Tourists here most appreciate the excellent beaches of the ocean coast, it is worth visiting the Perth Zoo, the Wildlife Park, the Koala Park, the Reptile Center and the huge Aquarium, the Botanical Gardens and the Scitech Planetarium.

8. Helsinki, Finland

96.0 points

In eighth place in the list of the best cities to live in is the European capital of Helsinki. The city is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the country with a population exceeding half a million inhabitants. Helsinki has repeatedly been included in the lists and ratings of the best cities in terms of safety and attractiveness for living. It is also popular with tourists - thanks to its exquisite "northern architecture", picturesque landscapes, clean air of the coast. Here it is worth seeing the historical center of the city - Senate Square and the University, cathedrals and temples - the Church in the rock and the Assumption Cathedral, museums - city, maritime and military, a design museum and a museum of dishes.

7. Sydney, Australia

96.1 points

The seventh and sixth places in the ranking were again taken by two cities in Australia, one of which, Sydney, is the largest in the country. With a population of approximately 4.5 million, the city is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world. This fact explains the unprecedented attractiveness of Sydney for immigrants, constantly replenishing the urban population. Tourists will be amazed by the unique combination of state-of-the-art skyscrapers and vast business centers with old buildings in the Mediterranean style and an abundance of green parks. It is worth visiting the Sydney Opera House and the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Taronga Zoo and the Aquarium, as well as look at the huge Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Tower.

6. Adelaide, Australia

96.6 points

The city of Adelaide is located in the southern region of the Australian continent, it is the fifth largest city in Australia with a population of 1.1 million people. The city is named after the wife of King William IV of Great Britain and was founded in 1836. The urban layout, reminiscent of a lattice, is very interesting. There are wide and spacious streets, picturesque boulevards, and the central part is surrounded by a green park. Despite the fact that Adelaide is the largest city in South Australia, the rhythm of a large metropolis is not felt here at all. Tourists should visit the South Australian Museum and the Tandania Aboriginal Cultural Institute, within the city - visit the numerous botanical gardens and recreational areas, and in its vicinity - any of the four national parks.

5. Calgary, Canada

96.6 points

The fifth, fourth and third places of the list were occupied consecutively by three cities of Canada. Calgary - in the province of Alberta - is located in a picturesque area in the foothills and prairies, but it is the third most populous city in the country (1.1 million inhabitants). Agriculture flourishes in Calgary, oil industry as well as tourism. The city is interesting for its museums - Heritage Park in the open air and art Gallery Glenbow, as well as ski resorts in the vicinity (Kimberley, Fernier). In Calgary itself, it is worth climbing the Calgary Tower, which sways in strong gusts of wind, visit the Galaway amusement park, the zoo, the historic fort, the Olympic Park, and in July, visit the annual 10-day rodeo.

4.Toronto, Canada

97.2 points

The city of Toronto is the largest in Canada, the population of the urban agglomeration is 5.7 million people, and the city itself is 2.6 million. Toronto has been dubbed the "economic engine" of Canada, and the city has repeatedly been ranked in various ratings for the quality and standard of living of its residents. With about 50% of the city's residents being foreigners, according to a recent census, Toronto is a magnet for immigrants. In addition to the economy and standard of living, Toronto is considered the cultural capital of the country. The most interesting places here are Ontario Square and the legendary 553-meter CN-Tower, numerous parks - Hyde Park, Toronto Islands Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Forts George and York, the Algonquin Reserve, as well as interesting museums, for example, maple syrup museum

3. Vancouver, Canada

97.3 points

Vancouver - again a Canadian city - was in the top three in the ranking of the best cities to live in. By the way, in this rating, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the city took first place in 2005, 2007 and 2009. The population of the city is about 600 thousand people, it is the third largest city in Canada. Vancouver is the largest industrial center of the country, and the city's port is one of the main ones in all of North America. An important role is played by the picturesque location of the city - mainly for tourism. Most often, tourists visit the Science World Center here - a modern science museum, the Harbor Center tower, Capilano Park and Canyon with ancient plants and waterfalls, the oldest quarter of the city of Gestown, the Queen Elizabeth Botanical Park.

2.Vienna, Austria

97.4 points

Vienna, the capital of Austria - one of the most beautiful capitals in the world - is in second place in the ranking. The population of the urban agglomeration is 25% of the total population of the country, and the capital itself is 1.7 million people. Vienna is not only the largest city in Austria, but also the center of the political, economic and cultural life of the country. At the same time, the rich two-thousand-year history of the Austrian capital makes it extremely attractive for tourists from all over the world. Old city capital is under the protection of UNESCO. Must-see Vienna - the Schönbrunn Royal Palace and the winter residence of the Habsburg Hofburg with three museums, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the Vienna Opera House, the modern residential building of Hundertwasser. Museums in Vienna - more than eighty, to visit them all, it's worth going here for a long time.

1 Melbourne, Australia

97.5 points

And finally, the leader of the hit parade of the best cities for life in the world in 2013 is Melbourne - the second largest metropolis in Australia and at the same time the southernmost million-plus city in the world (population - about 4 million people). The first place for Melbourne was secured by the status of a metropolis in an economically developed country with a rather low population density, as well as a high level (score - 100 points out of 100 possible) of the development of healthcare, education and the internal infrastructure of the city. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia's capital of sport and culture, with major sporting and cultural events taking place here. Tourists will be interested in Melbourne, first of all, with its extravagant combination of Victorian and modern architecture, the greenery of parks and gardens right in the center of the metropolis, as well as local residents of different nations and cultures. It is worth visiting Federation Square with the National Gallery, Carlton Gardens with the Melbourne Museum, the Eureka skyscraper with observation deck, old Melbourne prison, zoo.

A young journalist Gosha, in a plaid shirt, with a beard and many small tattoos, is drawing a comic book about Tyumen - three issues are already ready. As in any decent comic book, the main character is a superhero, his name is Tyumen. But unlike his overseas counterparts, Tyumen fights not so much with monsters as with imperfection. human nature. - Even when I was studying at the university, I noticed how Tyumen is saturated with oil, the very idea of oil. In the comic, I just wanted to show how this affects the relationship of people and their minds.

According to the plot of the comic, oil is an intelligent substance that aliens dropped on Earth. After millions of years, people discovered it and wanted to control it. But "live oil" only seemed harmless. In fact, she quickly seized control of the people.

One of the most striking characters in the comic is the villain, his name is Ruthless City Manager. Oil has so eclipsed his mind that he began to do terrible things, just to attract more tourists to the city or make a good deal. Of course, all this is a fantasy, and it is needed in order to show the reader in such a grotesque way how dangerous industrial culture can be.

We spoke with Gosha in April, when we held the youth Media Polygon Tyumen-24. We did not know then that Tyumen would take the first place in our rating for the first time. That is, they knew that they would rank very high - this situation has remained unchanged since we expanded our study of cities in 2010 from million-plus people to those with more than 600 thousand people. But all the recent years after the crisis of 2009, Krasnodar was in the first place, and in 2008 - Yekaterinburg. Krasnodar and now, one might say, the leader: its second place in general does not mean a deterioration in performance - just because of the love of the townspeople, it lost to Tyumen, and Kazan caught up with it.

Krasnodar and now, one might say, is the leader: its second place in general does not mean a deterioration in performance - due to the love of the townspeople, it lost to Tyumen, and Kazan caught up with it

Tyumen is the center of a wealthy region with a clear and socially oriented management: with the highest budget expenditures per capita among competitors (30 thousand rubles a year), and the average salary in the city is second only to Moscow (50,500 rubles). We do not include Moscow (both the city and the region, whose budget for improvement alone is comparable to the budget of any Central Russian region), and at the same time Petersburg (so as not to be offended), we do not include in the rating, although in different years we evaluated the love of residents, and it is no more than in many other cities. In fact, our rating is a league of competitions for the "third capital", in which Yekaterinburg and the industrial centers of the Urals were the first to lead (Chelyabinsk was the first in 2012 for the love of the townspeople, but in recent years it has dipped a lot). Then, after the fall of industry in 2009, the Urals slightly lowered their statistical indicators and the south rose up, led by Krasnodar - from agriculture and the Olympics, complementing the industry. And since the Universiade, everything has been strongly propped up by Kazan.

But, perhaps, the setting of the task (the game for the title of the third capital) is already outdated and it's time to count everyone - if only because Tyumen positions itself as best city earth.

By the way, what do you think about the slogan "Tyumen is the best city in the world"? - we asked the head of the city administration, Alexander Moore, who does not at all look like the Ruthless City Manager (apparently, Tyumen's oil generally favors people).

He certainly does not leave anyone indifferent, provokes. Optimists believe that the city is already the best, pessimists are always dissatisfied with something, but there is a rational grain in their criticism, the main thing is to hear it. In any case, the slogan "Tyumen is the best city on earth" is the goal!

It is not as noisy here as in Moscow, for example, and not as quiet as in small towns. But, most importantly, there is freedom here. You can do what you like. I love Tyumen, that's why I wanted to draw a comic about this city.

Our rating correlates with the wealth of the regions, but still it is a rating of cities. It is interesting to deal in detail with what makes a city a city: roads, environment, housing, work, shops and theaters, medicine, education and security. which allows large Russian cities even compete with the capitals for residents, ideas and investments (23 new industrial production facilities were opened in the Tyumen region in three years).

Government statistics usually deal with regions, not cities. Regions are more complex objects, it is difficult to compare them, and the urban environment in our country is generally similar, so the unique face of local society and management is more visible. That is, our rating is about the fact that not everything is decided by oil and the budget: the idea, the meaning of the city, and the urban community, and intelligible management are also important.

For this rating, we scrupulously, in parts (state statistics are mostly regional) collected statistical material on twenty-one big city. And then this rating was compared with a survey of residents: each time we measure not only an objective indicator of development, but also the subjective attitude to various city affairs of citizens. In this rating, we consider both equally important and derive an average index. It seems to us that the city is made a city not only by infrastructure, but also by the citizens themselves. And this method of ours can be applied to assess not only the quality of the work of the authorities, but also the quality of their relationship with citizens.

By the way, the most obvious trend in our rating in recent years is the "people's rating", and it indicates that the attitude of residents towards their city is deteriorating. This is not very noticeable in Tyumen, Krasnodar and Kazan, but quite obvious for Krasnoyarsk, Volgograd and Tolyatti. Chelyabinsk fell by almost half in this indicator (from 92% who answered positively to the question "Do you like living in your city?" in 2008, to 47% in 2017). Chelyabinsk residents nine years ago were proud of almost everything, but most of all - roads and urban development. Now they are biased towards roads, and, moreover, worse than in all other cities, they evaluate the availability of work, the benevolence of residents and mutual assistance (it’s hard to be smiling and generous without work) and even always decent medicine there.

The natural explanation is the nine years of the crisis, which hit hard precisely on industrial centers, with which cities cope in very different ways. However, Tyumen and Krasnodar developed rapidly in these years as well. Urban experts gave us another explanation: citizens in Russia as a whole have become more critical, because more people now delve into the details of urban life - therefore, the rating reflects not only urban patriotism, but also the perception of specific problems by residents who are increasingly going to urban activism.

So, about the leader of the rating. 86% of citizens are satisfied with life in Tyumen - they like their city. Separately, they note the quality of roads, public transport, the availability of convenient and affordable housing. A phenomenal story: in Tyumen, most of all people are satisfied with the quality of medical care and good doctors! There were as many as 16% of them. A little? But in cities competing with medicine, as a rule, only 4-6% of residents are satisfied. It turns out that according to this indicator, Tyumen is three to four times ahead of the rest.

At the end of May, the 8th All-Russian Congress of Cardiology will be held in Tyumen. A special website with the support of the regional health department advertises… medical tourism to the Tyumen region. The purpose of such tourism is to attract patients, "residents of different regions of the country, no matter how far a particular city is from the Tyumen region", because Tyumen clinics "have mastered the world's leading technologies that are in no way inferior to federal and foreign counterparts." Of course, a non-resident medical tourist in Tyumen will be treated for money.

Why are you volunteering? Health care is neither shaky nor rolls? - we asked 22-year-old Ksenia Sidorenko, a student at the Medical University, curator of the Medical Volunteers movement.

No, healthcare is evolving.

If the system was built perfectly, there would be no need for volunteers at hospitals and people like you.

May be…

You work with patients in hospitals, help them with deeds and words, but what do they say?

Do you know what might be missing? Not enough attention. Because there are a lot of patients, and the staff is running around, fussing, there is a lot of work. There is not enough simple attention to those people who are in the hospital. Because a sick person is a person who needs to be given a lot of attention and psychological support.

As part of the MediaPolygon, we visited many medical centers in Tyumen. And we, together with the residents of the city, notice that medicine here has become more humane. It's not just about new buildings - in the perinatal center they let fathers in to children and mothers in order to "improve the psychological state of mothers." The interaction with the city is quite strong: the ambulance doctor says that drivers always give way on the roads. Often we saw volunteers, including in the children's oncology center.

12-year-old Vanya with Ewing's sarcoma plays with a volunteer girl in the lobby. He watches how she makes different figures from balloons, and is silent. But there is a smile on his face.

I don't like to be pitied, says his mother Alevtina. - I think that it will not be easier if you whine at every corner. I will cry at night. If it's hard for me, it will be hard for him. Because he understands all this.

In general, life expectancy in Russia also correlates quite well with modernization programs; investments in medicine are effective investments. In Moscow, the decrease in mortality was associated with the purchase of equipment, including resuscitation equipment, and the availability of emergency cardiac supplies in the ambulance. Among the leaders in terms of life expectancy (except for the Caucasian republics) are just our leaders in the south (Belogorod, Stavropol and Krasnodar regions); Tatarstan is close to them, the Tyumen region is slightly lower, but also above average (although we have only regional figures in this parameter - for the city of Tyumen, obviously, the figures would be higher).

Tyumen boasts the highest assessment of residents of the affordability of housing, and in terms of an objective parameter - the pace of construction - it is two to three times ahead of other cities. It is second only to Krasnodar (if Belgorod were in the rating, it would also show the highest rates, and even look better than Moscow in terms of the quality of low-rise construction).

Krasnoyarsk is called "Russian Las Vegas". But I chose Tyumen.

Athlete, master of "aggressive rollers" Timofey Lyulyakov moved to Tyumen a little over a year ago from Krasnoyarsk. Before that, more than ten years of jumping, spinning, sliding along parapets and railings: aggressive rollers are Timofey's real passion. That is why the sudden move seems especially strange: after all, Krasnoyarsk is famous not only for its vibrant nightlife, but also for the largest skate park in the country. - Five years ago, I met the guys from the Tyumen club SibSub at its opening. And at some point I realized: I have nowhere else to grow at home, the time has come to change something. And in Tyumen they were waiting for me.

He had something to compare with, and he was not disappointed.

Tyumen is beautiful, good people here. They take care of the city, make good roads, build convenient interchanges, - the roller shares his impressions. - It is clear that there are always difficulties. You just need to solve them. He rented a house - it's just not a problem, he found a job. The main thing is that here I can learn new things, develop myself. If you want to achieve something, just take it and do it - ride as much as possible, train.

Citizens in Russia have become more critical: more people now delve into the details of city life. The rating reflects not only patriotism, but also the perception of problems

Indeed, Tyumen spends almost the most on transport and roads (only Nizhny Novgorod is ahead in this parameter), and besides, this is incredibly highly appreciated by residents. 49% of Tyumen residents are satisfied with the quality of roads - against 4% in Nizhny Novgorod.

It is good and peaceful to live in Tyumen, God has mercy, there are no terrorist attacks, - Zoya Griban, a wardrobe worker at the regional blood transfusion station, believes that the city cannot be more comfortable. She moved to Tyumen from Nefteyugansk, with her husband.

What are the problems in your city?

Traffic jams, of course, like everyone else, but they are working on it, the roads are being actively repaired ...

We heard criticism of roads in Tyumen only from striking truckers.

And I figured you out, you are a journalist! - the trucker Sergey Kireev blew out his nostrils and was indignant when he found out that Katya Kuznetsova was a correspondent for Mediapolygon24. - Why don't you write anything about our boycotts, daughter? The roads are disgusting, it is impossible to drive. Money is allocated, but no roads, no money is visible! Everyone just says that our roads are good.

And who is talking about good roads?

Power, but who else? We, truckers, are constantly on the road - we know everything. They say that the roads are made, you can go - but damn it is not possible! I've been in this business for forty years, I don't believe them. There are no roads at all. Pit on the pit, - complains Kireev.

But then it turned out that he still criticized federal highways, not Tyumen.

On weekends, usually on Saturday, I have a detour, - says the head of the city administration Alexander Moor. - I just get in my car, drive out and see if the roads are clean.

In terms of residents' perception of the quality of places of communication (cafes, restaurants, clubs), Tyumen is second only to Krasnodar, and in terms of the urban environment (parks, squares, spaces) - only Kazan. The current mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, is the former governor of the Tyumen region. Those innovations that the capital is experiencing today (permanent laying and re-laying of tiles, widening sidewalks, demolition of stalls) have already been tested in Tyumen. At first, Sobyanin was strongly scolded for this, then they began to love him. Temporary inconveniences are in the past, and the city "opened up". As will be in Moscow - time will tell.

In Tyumen, as we have already said, wages are very high by Russian standards. Here the city has no competitors. In terms of retail trade turnover, Tyumen is inferior to Yekaterinburg, which remains the “trade capital” and the leader in fashion consumption. But in terms of income - above all.

In terms of security perception, Tyumen is ahead of all the cities included in the rating, except for Kazan. But it is interesting that, according to objective statistics (20 registered crimes per thousand inhabitants per year), it is inferior to all leaders, except for Krasnoyarsk; this is more than twice as high as in Ufa - eight crimes per thousand people. An interesting phenomenon: whether this reflects the real security situation or the specifics of crime registration remains to be seen.

In Tyumen, we also met specific patrol officers - Cossacks.

We patrol the city in the evenings. The police trust us, - says the Cossack Andrei. - Sometimes we are even more trustworthy than a policeman. People appreciate us very much in Tyumen. Cossack - who is he? This is a warrior of God!

Why trust more?

Yes, because we evoke respect from the people. We will always come to his aid, it is in our blood. And the Siberian Cossack is even more so... It is in us (well, and also on the Terek) that very spirit, which has been present in the Cossacks since ancient times, has been preserved. Of course, there are Cossacks in every city. But there these are isolated cases, but here it is a collective spirit, I think so. Are you from the Urals? Well, I know the Ural Cossacks ...

Do you always walk around the city with whips? How do people generally feel about this? Are some people scared?

Why are we afraid of something? A Cossack without a whip is like a monk without a prayer! But the number of crimes is decreasing. It is a fact.

Indeed, the number of crimes in the Tyumen region in 2016 was reduced by 10.9%, according to officials, thanks to prevention.

We managed to stabilize the situation, but at the same time, there is still a lot of work to be done. I am sure that thanks to joint efforts and the measures taken, we will achieve a better result, - Sergey Rybakov, deputy chief of police of the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, commented on the situation to the local media. He says that in 2017 monitoring of the situation under the Safe City system will continue. As part of this hardware and software complex, video images from cameras installed in crowded places are sent to a single data storage and processing center for video surveillance systems.

Perhaps it is the improvement of the security situation, and not a comparison with other regions, that ensures the high "popular rating" of Tyumen?

Going to calls together with various emergency services of the city, we saw that in general they work very quickly. Local cops value courtesy and believe that English language for an ordinary policeman - a necessary minimum.

By the way, according to the criterion of courtesy and mutual assistance, Tyumen is high in the rating, although it is inferior to Kazan. It is Kazan that leads in the number of areas of life that its residents rate higher than other cities: schools, transport, parks, mutual assistance and courtesy, availability of goods and services, good work.

It is even more interesting that Vladivostok, which did not even make it into the top ten according to statistics, became the leader of the "people's rating" in certain aspects of the life of the city. Far Eastern cities have leadership potential, and their positions are likely to grow. Residents of Vladivostok value their universities and culture the most. It is the residents of Vladik, and not the Permians (who, by the way, have a wonderful writer Alexei Ivanov and a world-class conductor Teodor Currentzis) love their theaters. Ekaterinburg values its culture almost as highly (which can be judged by the Kolyada Theater alone), but Vladivostok is still more.

Having met many residents of Tyumen, we were amazed at how many people come here to live; this is very important for the dynamics of the city - its openness.

In general, our research shows that for urban development it would be nice to have "live oil" and a Ruthless City Manager from a comic book. But it is even more important to love your city.

10 most promising Russian cities

Annual special project "RR"

By combining the statistical indicators of the socio-economic development of cities and the results of a sociological survey of their residents, the Russian Reporter compiled the final rating of Russian megacities. The editors discussed the results of the rating with the Deputy Director of the direction "Municipal Economic Development" of the Foundation "Institute of Urban Economics" Roman Popov

People's rating: 1st place

Statistical ranking: 2nd

For the first time we included Tyumen in our ranking in 2013, and for two years in a row the city held the second place. In 2017, we put Tyumen in first place thanks to the unconditional support and patriotism of the city residents. “This is not surprising - the place is well-deserved, the city is really rich,” says Roman Popov. According to statistics, Tyumen is still slightly inferior to Krasnodar, although this gap is constantly shrinking. Paying tribute to residents and good governance, you need to understand: the city is the capital of the resource region.

Statistical ranking: 1st

Our veteran favorite. The city has been ranked number one for five years. The statistics demonstrate simply amazing rates of housing construction, and the residents themselves note the availability of goods and services. And Krasnodar is also openness to domestic and foreign investors. "City long years ranks among the leaders in terms of investment attractiveness,” says Roman Popov. At the same time, as residents say, despite the high business activity, the city remains homely and cozy.

Statistical ranking: 3rd

The southern gate of Russia, a transport hub, an administrative and economic center - all this is Rostovna-Don. The main quality of the city is plasticity, the ability to adapt to a changing situation and not give up. In our rating, Rostov-on-Don has never come out on top, but has always remained in the group of leaders. “The city is lively, active and attractive for businessmen. This is the main competitor of Krasnodar in the south of the country. At the same time, residents of Rostov-on-Don are more critical of their city than residents of Krasnodar,” says Roman Popov.

People's Ranking: 6th–7th

Statistical ranking: 4th

“The city is modern, modernizing type. At least that's how they want to present it,” says Roman Popov. Yekaterinburg boasts good average salaries; this is the undisputed leader in terms of retail trade turnover - here it is seriously ahead of Krasnodar and Tyumen. The city is open to everything new, merchant and ruffy: in 2013, Yevgeny Roizman was elected mayor here, a decisive and ambiguous person who is not afraid to conflict with the central authorities. In 2008, Yekaterinburg was the first in our rating both in terms of statistics and in general, but after the crisis, the Ural industrial centers in the rating gave way to the cities of the south.

People's Ranking: 2nd–3rd

Statistical ranking: 15th

Even when the statistical indicators sag, which is associated with budgetary savings, Kazan is pulled out by its residents. According to the citizens, Kazan is the best city according to an impressive list of criteria. This is the availability of schools and kindergartens, the availability of good work, places of recreation, the goodwill of others. Appreciate the city and tourists. Between 80,000 and 150,000 tourists are expected to visit the city during the FIFA Confederations Cup this summer. “Kazan knows how to correctly present itself to both its own residents and guests. They work with it. Part of the Moscow team left here when the head of the department of culture, Sergei Kapkov, left the capital's mayor's office,” Roman Popov is sure.

People's Ranking: 11th

Statistical ranking: 5th

Scientific and industrial capital of Siberia. Another city where an oppositionist came to power. Since 2014, Novosibirsk has been headed by communist Anatoly Lokot. However, it is impossible to say that this drastically influenced the development of the city. Here a lot is spent on education, culture and sports. Citizens are dissatisfied with the environment, safety, they also note problems with the availability of good work. “Novosibirsk is a city with a qualified, educated population. People here have high demands, and the city does not always have time to meet these demands,” notes Roman Popov.

People's Ranking: 13th

Statistical ranking: 6th

The city remains in our top ten, but year by year it gradually sags. At the same time, Krasnoyarsk has both a margin of safety and opportunities for a breakthrough. It is both a production center, a transport and logistics hub. On the one hand, there are still Soviet production facilities in Krasnoyarsk, on the other hand, Russian and international trade networks operate. Of the minuses - high crime rates. “For Krasnoyarsk, as well as for Novosibirsk, the phenomenon of the outstripping demand of residents is typical,” explains Roman Popov.

People's Ranking: 15th–16th

Statistical ranking: 7th

In recent years, the city has gained a solid experience of reforms and innovations. This is an attempt to renew the image under the former governor Oleg Chirkunov (I remember the letter “P”, the new sign of Perm), and the experience of social and cultural projects of Marat Gelman, and the sponsorship of LUKOIL, and attempts to “intensify development”. “Then the rest of Russia, by and large, heard about Perm for the first time. Then stagnation set in, but residents still had high expectations,” says Roman Popov. This explains the low popular rating, although without specific experiments, Perm remains a powerful cultural center of the country, with writer Alexei Ivanov and conductor Teodor Currentzis, and continues to attract financial and industrial resources.

People's Ranking: 8th–9th

Statistical ranking: 9th

“Nizhny Novgorod is the case when the objective indicators and the subjective assessment of the residents coincide,” says Roman Popov. AT Russian Empire it was a provincial city located at the intersection of waterways, - natural place trade. In the Soviet Union, it was a powerful industrial center, where machine-building, shipbuilding and defense enterprises were concentrated. Finally, today Nizhny Novgorod is also known as a place where IT companies are concentrated. Intel, Huawei, SAP, Yandex have worked and are working here. Experts have repeatedly noted that the city has a huge potential for high-tech outsourcing.

People's rating: 10th place

Statistical ranking: 10th

This year Ufa showed a very even result: nothing supernatural, but no failures either. The opinion of residents and sociological indicators here, as in the case of Nizhny Novgorod, are the same: Ufa is in the top ten. “Today, Ufa has rather catching up development,” says Roman Popov. The city's economy has a serious boost: after all, Bashkiria is engaged in oil refining. At the same time, the townspeople complain about the lack of good work and mutual assistance.