Every person strives to live in better conditions, so progress does not stand still, simplifying life through cars, household appliances and cheap energy. However, it is worth remembering that the coin also has a flip side, meaning that you have to pay for comfort not only with money, but also with your own health, because most megacities actively interact with industry, which causes environmental pollution. However, in the vastness of our vast homeland, there are several places where people manage to live in harmony with nature, thereby significantly increasing their own life expectancy. We present to your attention the Top 10 rating The most environmentally friendly cities in Russia 2016, among which there are even cities with a population of over a million people.

10. Pskov

Despite 200 thousand inhabitants and close proximity to federal industrial facilities, the air in this city remains clean. All this thanks to forty hectares of green spaces, which play a decisive role in shaping the city’s ecosystem. Citizens can enjoy parks and forests all year round, thereby improving their own health. Due to the untouched nature of some corners of nature, locals may not leave the city limits in order to be alone with the flora.

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Smolensk was able to get into ninth place in the ranking of the 10 most environmentally friendly cities in Russia in 2016, not only due to the abundance of vegetation, but also because of the quality of enterprises located within the city limits. Light industry, among which the food and jewelry industries are in the lead, is simply incapable of causing much damage to the environment, and if you add to this four forest parks and ten gardens, then there is no point in talking about anything harmful to the life and health of people.

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This city benefits from its status - for the most part it is a port, so all industry is concentrated in fishing and subsequent processing. A clear advantage is that forests make up half of the city’s area, and on the outskirts their concentration is significantly higher than the national average. For 15 years in a row, experts have noted trends towards improving the environmental situation; even the city’s only water channel, the Kola Bay, continues to remain crystal clear, which makes the work of public utilities easier and allows fans of hardening to constantly improve their health, because its peak temperature is 10 degrees Celsius.

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In seventh place in the list of the cleanest cities in Russia in 2016, it occupies one of the most comfortable places to live in our homeland. Despite the fact that all enterprises are involved in the petrochemical industry, which causes enormous damage to the environment, the authorities have managed to encourage factories to introduce the most environmentally friendly production methods, and the streets are clean and full of greenery. We found the reason for this unusual situation in the financing of the city, because its budget exceeds the estimate of the Northern Capital.

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If before the Winter Olympics the resort city had little chance of getting into our rating, then after it the city was completely transformed. In order not to lose face in front of foreign guests, utility services cleaned it to a shine, turning an already successful resort into an exemplary one. Sochi also plays into the hands of the complete absence of heavy or processing industry enterprises, which, together with the abundance of green spaces and proximity to the sea, makes it one of the safest cities in Russia for living. Fortunately, business executives continued to maintain the European level of cleanliness even after sporting events, which significantly increases interest in the resort at any time of the year. Although Sochi is not included in the city, after the work carried out in preparation for the Olympics, it received a well-developed infrastructure and became very comfortable and clean.

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At the equator of the ranking, the top 10 most environmentally friendly Russian cities of 2016 are an example of the fact that even a small town with a population of one hundred thousand people, abundantly dotted with light industry enterprises and farms, can preserve almost virgin nature. Due to the absence of factories and the mass of green spaces, the level of air pollution here is significantly below the permissible norm. The main disadvantage is the release of waste into the only water channel, but the authorities are actively working on this issue, which allows residents to use clean water at home that has passed through a lot of different filters, the condition of which is regularly monitored.

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Contrary to ideas about European Muslim settlements, the Dagestanis from this small town with a rich history managed to prove that they are extremely clean and respect their culture. You will have to make quite an effort to find an equally polished city, among those where the majority of the population is Slavic. Another advantage is the city’s proximity to the sea, which makes it a profitable resort, as well as the availability of exclusively Food Industry and small farms that do not have a strong negative impact on the environment.

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The top three among the most environmentally friendly cities in Russia for 2016 is opened by Taganrog - a unique example of combining heavy industry and a developed tourist environment. Despite the fact that factories cannot effectively dispose of harmful waste, the Sea of ​​Azov comes to their aid, with its ability to naturally cleanse itself. Breezes also play an important role, helping to compensate for excessive dry air. The city authorities ten years ago set a course for cleaning the city and continue to carry out environmental measures, which has an extremely positive effect on the environment.

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The vice-champion is a city that has never stopped striving to become more environmentally friendly. The first task was to modernize the enterprises, which made it possible to reduce emissions from their activities by 85%, thereby allowing residents to drink tap water without fear, because thanks to the new filters, it is no different from boiled water in terms of disinfection. The second step was the construction of bypass roads, because more than half of the nitrogen in the atmosphere was supplied by cars. The consistent implementation of these innovations has allowed the city to improve its own environmental performance by 60% over the past ten years, and this is not the limit.

1. Ufa

Ufa — the most environmentally friendly city in Russia in 2016. This is the only million-plus city on the chart. Despite the huge economic and cultural role in the development of our homeland, Ufa also has not forgotten about nature; there are about 200 square meters of fauna per resident, and forests and parks occupy 30% of the total area of ​​the city. The presence of clean streets, water and air in a city with such a huge population and developed industry once again confirms that any place can become cleaner; all that is required is a clear plan of action, high-quality work of public utilities and a fairly high level of culture of citizens who are accustomed to taking care of the place, where they live.

Many of our compatriots are thinking about where they can move to live within the country. Ratings demonstrating the advantages and disadvantages of individual cities can help them make their choice. How are they compiled? What is taken into account? Which Russian cities occupy the top rankings in certain categories?

Features of cities and regions of Russia

Environmental, climatic and economic conditions in different parts of our country differ markedly. How to determine which Russian cities and regions are favorable for moving to permanent residence? Based on public opinion polls and statistical data, ratings are compiled that should help understand this issue. Many media outlets are engaged in such research, but the most respected are the ratings compiled by such organizations as the Department of Sociology of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Center for Strategic Research of the Rosgosstrakh company. The data source is federal Service state statistics. There are many criteria by which the situation in each city and region is assessed.

Where is the best place to move to live if the environmental factor is important to you?

Human health largely depends on the state of the environment. Toxic waste pollutes air, water and soil can cause serious illness and even premature death. The presence of environmental problems is especially dangerous for pregnant women and children. Various congenital pathologies are the result of exposure to toxic emissions on the human body.

There are three factors that determine the state of the environment:

• industrial waste;
• car exhaust gases;
• geographical location.

Enterprises in industrial cities and a large number of transport in megacities are the main sources of pollution.

1. In addition, the concentration of toxic substances depends on geographic location. If a city is located between hills, air currents do not blow its territory well enough. In this case, the concentration of harmful emissions increases many times over.
2. Pskov;
3. Smolensk;
4. Murmansk;
5. Nizhnevartovsk;

Sochi.

The air is fresh, the city is small and therefore not very polluted. If you are tired of the city bustle, gases and cars, then I suggest going to Pskov.

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The cleanliness of the atmosphere in this city is maintained thanks to the coniferous forests located around it. Another positive factor is the many green spaces in the park areas of Pskov.

1. It is also worth paying attention to the opposite rating, which determines the most environmentally polluted cities in Russia. When choosing a place for permanent residence, it is important to know in which cities the difficult environmental situation poses the greatest health risk. The environmental anti-rating is as follows:
2. Norilsk;
3. Moscow;
4. Saint Petersburg;
5. Cherepovets (Vologda region);

Asbestos (Sverdlovsk region).

It is easy to notice that this list includes megacities and cities where large industrial enterprises are located. For example, the Severstal metallurgical plant is located in Cherepovets.

Medical service

1. Norilsk;
2. Moscow;
3. An integral part of a full life is the opportunity to receive quality medical services. Life expectancy directly depends on this factor. Assessment of the level of medical care is based on surveys of residents: how satisfied they are with the accessibility and professionalism of treatment.
4. Additional indicators include the mortality rate among people of retirement age and the percentage of people with incomes below the average who seek paid medical services. Rating of Russian cities with the highest level of healthcare:

Naberezhnye Chelny; Tyumen.. People suffering from such ailments should pay attention to the availability of cardiology clinics in the city or region to which they plan to move. These medical institutions must meet modern standards. A large number of clinics providing high-quality treatment for vascular and heart diseases are concentrated in Moscow, however, there are also high-tech cardio centers in other Russian cities.

For example, the Tyumen Cardiology Research Center, the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Circulatory Pathology named after Academician E.N. Meshalkin and the Research Institute of Cardiology named after V.A. Almazov in St. Petersburg.

Standard of living In Russia, the leaders in terms of income are Moscow and the regions of Siberia and the Far East, where large oil and gas fields are located. The remaining Russian regions lag significantly behind the leaders. This trend has continued for many years. Rating of average monthly income of working citizens in the regions

1. Russian Federation in 2018: Yamalo-Nenets
2. autonomous region
3. (RUB 73,091.7);
4. Moscow (RUB 70,220.8);
5. Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug (RUB 64,097.55);

Nenets Autonomous Okrug (RUB 61,592.85); Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (58,063.5 rubles). It is worth noting that in regions rich in hydrocarbon reserves, it is not only oil and gas industry workers who receive high wages. For example, in Yamalo-Nenets, which ranks first in the rating,

Autonomous Okrug

1. The average monthly income of a school teacher is about 60 thousand rubles.
2. The leaders of the all-Russian list simultaneously top the income level ratings in the Central, Ural, Northwestern and Far Eastern federal districts. To complete the picture, it is worth comparing the average earnings of residents in federal districts: Central Federal District (RUB 45,312.3); Northwestern, Ural, Far Eastern
3. federal districts
4. (40530.6 rub.);

Siberian Federal District (RUB 31,081.05); Southern, Volga federal districts (25957.8 rubles). Average value

1. wages
2. characterizes only one aspect of living standards. Another important aspect that should not be overlooked is the cost of living and price levels. An indicator such as housing affordability will help to understand this issue. Rating of cities with the highest price of 1 square meter of housing:
3. Moscow (RUR 202,269);
4. St. Petersburg (RUB 110,114);
5. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (RUB 104,319);

For comparison, it’s worth checking out the list of cities with the lowest cost of 1 square meter of housing:

1. Nizhnekamsk (RUR 33,501);
2. Novokuznetsk (RUR 33,935);
3. Biysk (RUR 34,558);
4. Rybinsk (RUR 36,470);
5. Cherepovets (RUR 36,806).

Settlements with affordable prices for housing are mainly located in the Volga region, the Southern Urals and the Siberian Federal District.

Climate

Which climatic conditions are considered the most favorable for human health and functioning? Positive factors include minor day-to-day fluctuations in air temperature and the absence of sudden changes in atmospheric pressure. To strengthen the immune system, the human body needs to receive a lot of ultraviolet radiation, this is especially important for children. Therefore, a large number of sunny days a year has a positive effect on people's health.

Taking into account the listed criteria, the most comfortable climatic zones for living are the Azov, Black Sea and Caspian coasts.

• The following cities are located in these zones:
• Krasnodar;
• Sevastopol;
• Novorossiysk;
• Nizhnevartovsk;

Astrakhan;

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Weather-sensitive people should carefully choose a region for permanent residence. Their health deteriorates not only from magnetic storms. It is affected by sudden changes in air temperature and atmospheric pressure. Day-to-day temperature fluctuations of up to 1–2 o C are considered safe for people suffering from weather dependence. In the regions listed above, this indicator is kept within these limits.

Employment For people of working age, the prospect of getting a job in the city they choose to move to is critical. The employment potential of a city or region can be analyzed using several indicators. First of all, you need to find out what kind of competition exists in the local labor market. The number of applicants per vacancy is an indicator showing how high the competition is among applicants for a job. for migrants seeking to find work.

1. Ryazan;
2. Vologda;
3. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
4. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
5. Vladivostok.

The best cities to live in Russia

If you are planning to move to a new place for a long time or permanently, it is wise to choose a sustainable and promising city. Many Russian cities have serious development potential and show promise for the future.

Kazan

This Volga region city is one of the largest tourist centers in Russia. It attracts about a million tourists every year. The city's industry includes large chemical and aviation enterprises. Kazan is the leader in the volume of housing construction in the Volga region.

Krasnoyarsk

The largest economic, educational and sports center of Central and Eastern Siberia. Multiple winner of the competition “The most comfortable city in Russia.” One of the most attractive Russian cities for investment. The leading sectors of the economy of Krasnoyarsk are non-ferrous metallurgy and mechanical engineering. The population is growing constantly and at a rapid pace.

Krasnodar

The capital of the most economically powerful region in southern Russia. Krasnodar has repeatedly topped the ratings of the most favorable Russian cities for doing business. The industrial potential of the region successfully attracts domestic and foreign investors. The industrial complex of Krasnodar consists of many enterprises that employ about a third of the working population. In addition, Krasnodar is an important transport hub.

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Novosibirsk

The Trans-Siberian Railway passes through Novosibirsk. This city has the largest logistics complex in Siberia. Its economy has a number of important advantages: diversified industry, development of the service sector, transport, logistics and science, and the presence of a large number of small and medium-sized businesses. The population of Novosibirsk is growing thanks to migrants from other Russian regions and CIS countries.

Crime level

The complex criminal situation makes the city unattractive for migrants, even if by other criteria it boasts high scores. The desire to live in a safe place, where the likelihood of becoming a victim of criminals is low, often outweighs other arguments in favor of choosing a particular locality. There is a simple way to assess the crime rate - statistical data on the number of crimes committed per 1 thousand inhabitants.

1. The safest cities in Russia according to this criterion:
2. Ryazan (7.8);
3. Ulyanovsk (11.3);
4. Voronezh (11.5);
5. St. Petersburg (12.0);

Penza (12.9).

1. It is also worth paying attention to the sad list of the most criminal cities in the Russian Federation. Comparing a positive rating with a negative one shows how much crime levels differ in different cities and regions.
2. Kemerovo (32.2);
3. Kurgan (31.9);
4. Tyumen (30.7);
5. Nizhny Novgorod (27.7);

Samara (24.3).

Child development

1. When choosing a permanent place of residence, families with children should give preference to environmentally friendly cities with high quality medical care. It is also worth inquiring about the availability of educational, sports and entertainment facilities. Cities that have a large number of such institutions and create conditions for the comprehensive development and education of children:
2. Kazan;
3. Belgorod;
4. Rostov-on-Don;
5. Kaliningrad;

Voronezh.

If you are moving with small children, it is advisable to avoid sudden climate changes. If the climatic conditions at the new place of residence and the previous one are not too different, it will be easier for the child’s body to cope with the move.

Kudos

Undoubtedly, the most prestigious city in Russia is its capital. Many Russians flock to Moscow, hoping to realize their potential there. But we must take into account that other large Russian millionaire cities are gradually developing, improving and today are not much inferior to Moscow. Among them, it is worth highlighting St. Petersburg, which is often called the cultural capital of Russia.

Every person dreams of living a long life while remaining healthy, and society should not interfere with this. Despite their desires, people do not think that through their irrational actions they pollute the surrounding atmosphere, as a result of which living conditions worsen and chronic diseases appear. Today we will find out where the cleanest cities in Russia are located.

The Tambov and Belgorod regions, the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and the Altai Republic fall under the definition of the cleanest subjects of the Russian Federation. It should be emphasized that the cleanest city in Russia is determined by many indicators that affect the environmental situation and the health of residents. As experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources explain, when compiling such a rating, the following categories are taken into account:

• Air habitat;
• Compliance of water with sanitary standards;
• Waste management;
• Transport;
• Energy consumption;
• Environmental impact assessment;
• Use of territories according to the permitted function.

In most cases, the larger the area and population of the city, the higher the emission of pollutants. Therefore, when compiling the rating, it was decided to divide cities into 3 categories: large, large and medium. We will focus only on the top three on this list, since they are the most interesting and revealing.

Large cities (population 250,000 – 1,000,000 people)

Third place in the ranking is occupied by the capital of the Chechen Republic with a population of 280.2 thousand people. The volume of emissions in Chechnya is 21.9 thousand tons, of which 49.7% is from non-mobile technological units that emit pollutants into the atmosphere.

In the North Caucasus, near the administrative center of the Chechen Republic, the city of Grozny is located. Stretched on both sides of the right tributary of the Terek, the Sunzha River, it is one of the largest economic, political, scientific and cultural centers and transport hub in the country. Many leading industrial enterprises are concentrated in Grozny: the manufacturer of electrical products "Electropult-Grozny", "Grozneftegaz", the factory for sewing high-quality clothing "Berkat", "Transmash", 4 factories for the production of bakery products, the State Unitary Enterprise "GEMZ", the State Unitary Enterprise GEMF and others.

In second place was the city of the Krasnodar Territory with a population of 400 thousand people. The amount of emissions in Sochi reaches 21.2 thousand tons, of which 16.9% comes from stationary sources of pollution. The absence of heavy industry, which has a detrimental effect on the world, incomparable nature and divine sea were appreciated by tourists. The Olympics, held in 2014, helped to obtain the title of “The Cleanest City in Russia.” They prepared thoroughly for the reception of millions of guests: in addition to the construction of sports facilities, the authorities were able to clean and maintain cleanliness on the streets of the resort city.

Oddly enough, Taganrog ranks first in terms of cleanliness among large cities. The amount of emissions here is 18 thousand tons, and the population is 253.5 thousand inhabitants. Non-mobile technological units that emit pollutants into the atmosphere account for 38.8%. Acute environmental problems have been discovered in the city. It suffers greatly from industrial enterprises, many landfills and a wide transport network.

According to statistics, Taganrog is the leader in the Rostov region in terms of cancer diseases. Local residents are suffering from the smell of hydrogen sulfide in the air. The northern residential area is the most polluted part of the city. It is in this area that most of the pollutants are released into the atmosphere. According to statistical data, the cleanest areas of Taganrog are considered to be Mariupol lanes, the Russkoye Pole microdistrict and the city center, and all thanks to the dense planting of trees that act as filters.

Large, cleanest cities in Russia ecologically (population 100,000 – 250,000 people)

Nazran is one of the largest cities in Ingushetia. Behind last years the city, located on the banks of the Nazranka River, managed to change beyond recognition. The city's population is constantly increasing, and this indicates its stability and development.

The construction of Kaspiysk began in Soviet times, but today it is not only an industrial city, but also a wonderful place where you can relax and admire architectural monuments. The Caspian Sea, valuable fish species, picturesque mountains, and grape plantations attract many travelers here.

The population of the most ancient city in Russia is 120.5 thousand people, and the annual volume of emissions does not exceed 3.3 thousand tons, 13.8% of which comes from stationary sources. Derbent is a tourism center where tourists can enjoy the taste of citrus fruits, pomegranates, figs, almonds, grapes and many other crops.

Medium-sized cities (population 50,000 – 100,000 people)

Third place in the ranking is occupied by the city of the Stavropol Territory with a population of 76.2 thousand people. The amount of emissions in Mineralnye Vody reaches 5.3 thousand tons, of which 24% comes from non-mobile technological units that emit pollutants into the atmosphere.

The history of the city begins in 1878. It was at this time that the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway. Mineral water– a significant transport hub, thanks to which the central part of the Russian Federation is connected to the resort towns of the North Caucasus. The city, which grew up surrounded by mountains, is surrounded on all sides by magnificent nature. This small and bright town perfectly combines bustling traffic and calming nature.

The capital of Russia and Samara are connected by a railway line that passes through Chapaevsk, dividing it into 2 parts. During floods, the city begins to flood, since it is located in a river valley of two rivers. However, this location did not prevent many buildings from being erected here, old buildings were being restored, and new hospitals were being built.

If we take into account only the volume of emissions, we can safely say that the most environmentally friendly city in Russia is Sarapul. In the city Udmurt Republic with a population of 99.8 thousand people, the amount of emissions does not exceed 5,000 tons, of which 17.5% are stationary sources of pollution.

Sarapul, located on the banks of the Kama, one of the largest rivers in Europe, is the industrial center of the republic. It is surrounded by highly productive agricultural land, interspersed in places with forests. The main sources of pollution are public utilities, metalworking and mechanical engineering enterprises, as well as food industry enterprises. Household waste dumps appearing in the southern and western parts of the city also have a detrimental effect on the state of the atmosphere.

“I got up in the morning, washed my face, put myself and my planet in order,” said the Little Prince. Do our people have such a habit - to live on a clean planet, or at least in a clean city? What are they doing for this?

The most environmentally friendly cities

The ecological cleanliness of the city is very important when choosing a place to live. Many cities today are striving to become more attractive in this sense. What are the main features of an eco-city? What can be assessed “by eye” without conducting complex laboratory tests?

Firstly, this is the presence of vegetation: parks, forests, street landscaping. This improves and purifies the air, making the atmosphere healthier and more comfortable. Secondly, modern policies for waste collection and disposal, at a minimum, control of landfills and recycling. Further, we can name the correct attitude to the consumption of energy and natural resources, construction technologies taking into account respect for nature, a system of environmentally friendly public transport, and even such an obvious plus for clean air and public health as ordinary bicycle paths.

This is a small, but visible to the naked eye part of the signs of a clean city. But of course, serious assessments are made by experts.

Is Moscow considered a clean city?

It is clear that such a large agglomeration cannot be unambiguously assessed in terms of its ecological condition. The degree of cleanliness varies in different areas, depending on their proximity to highways and industrial zones. For example, when measured, ordinary residential areas turn out to be twice as clean as those adjacent to the Moscow Ring Road and federal highways, and one and a half times cleaner than the center of Moscow with its concentration of cars. However, with the beginning of the law on paid parking, the Center is gradually clearing up.

A special state environmental protection agency monitors the environmental cleanliness of the city. state-financed organization"Mosekomonitoring". On its website, Mosekomonitoring publishes the results of measurements of the cleanliness of air, soil, water, forests and parks, and shows the dynamics of changes. They have permanent observation points. For example, in residential areas, air samples are taken around the clock, three times an hour, and automatically analyzed for the presence of harmful impurities. In response to complaints from residents, mobile laboratories are deployed. Data on industrial emissions is also automatically collected.

These results go into a database and are published in the form of graphs, and are also overlaid on a map on which the most contaminated areas are highlighted. If you look at such a map, you can see that Moscow can be partially called a very dirty city, but if we consider the city as a whole, within its modern borders, then Moscow cannot be considered so dirty, and even, according to some ratings, as we saw above, included in the top ten purest. The cleanest areas are Strogino, Yasenevo, Krylatskoye, Kurkino, Mitino, thanks to park and forest areas.

But among cities of a similar scale (major capitals), according to international analytical agencies, Moscow is considered one of the most polluted, since a lot of dirty industries are concentrated in the east and southeast.

Clean cities of the Moscow region

As for the nearest Moscow region, the situation here depends on both geographical location– that is, from the proximity of industrial zones and highways, and from natural data.

The most prosperous in this sense can be called the west, southwest and north of the region, since the prevailing wind direction in the region is east and southeast. But it is in the east that most enterprises are located. The eastern and closest areas to the capital are heavily polluted, and in the southwestern outback there is the cleanest city in the Moscow region - Stupino. The existing factories there meet environmental requirements, and there is a forest and a river nearby.

You can also mention the cities of Odintsovo, Ramenskoye, Troitsk. These are green and quiet cities that do not have harmful industries. In the southeast there is only one more or less clean city - Vidnoye. There are factories there, but they are separated from the residential city by a huge forest protection zone.

The cleanest city in Russia in 2013

In 2013, various environmental organizations issued several ratings cleanest cities countries. Specialists were engaged in a comprehensive assessment of a variety of indicators of environmental cleanliness - from the degree of real water and air pollution to the organization of measures to clean up the city.

For example, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the top ten in 2013 included Volgograd, St. Petersburg, Saransk, Vologda, Kursk, Moscow, Kazan, Tambov, Tula, Stavropol.

And according to the results of the Clean City.rf competition, cities such as Samara, Tolyatti, Novokuznetsk, Angarsk, Gorno-Altaisk were on the 2013 podium.

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) from Dual Citizen, a company specializing in data and communications necessary for environmental development, the greenest cities at the moment are:

1. Copenhagen, Denmark (rating - 99.98);
2. Stockholm, Sweden (99.72);
3. Vancouver, Canada (96.7);
4. Oslo, Norway (84.47);
5. Singapore (74.42);
6. New York, USA (74.31);
7. Berlin, Germany (72.59);
8. Helsinki, Finland (71.51);
9. Paris, France (69.53);
10. Tokyo, Japan (69.5).

Environmentally problematic cities

Unfortunately, the above environmental measures, as a rule, can be afforded by countries with a high level of economic development, which make up a smaller part of the populated area of ​​the Planet. There are many more places in the world with critical levels of environmental pollution, which kill millions of people every year. It would not be superfluous in this article to give examples of cities that are not the best places to live, but despite this, many of them are cities with a million population.

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) tested cities for particulate matter, which is so small that it can enter the lungs and cause serious health problems. It was found that more than 80% of all urban areas in the world have air pollution levels above established standards. Between 2008 and 2013, global urban air pollution levels increased by 8%. The most dangerous particles for humans are PM2.5 with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is contained in soot, smoke and dust. The concentration of these particles in the air begins to become a serious health concern when there is more than 35.5 micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter of air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. But the World Health Organization recommends keeping average PM2.5 levels three times lower each year.

So, the 2016 report on urban air pollution names the following cities as the most dangerous for life:

1. Zabol, Iran - PM2.5 content for 2012 217 μg/m3;
2. Gwalior, India - PM2.5 content for 2012 176 μg/m3;
3. Allahabad, India - PM2.5 content for 2012 is 170 μg/m3;
4. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- PM2.5 content for 2014 is 156 μg/m3;
5. Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia - PM2.5 content for 2014 152 μg/m3;
6. Patna, India - PM2.5 content for 2013 149 μg/m3;
7. Raipur, India - PM2.5 content for 2013 144 μg/m3;
8. Bamenda, Cameroon - PM2.5 content for 2012 132 μg/m3;
9. Xingtai, China - PM2.5 content for 2014 128 μg/m3;
10. Baoding, China - PM2.5 content for 2014 is 126 μg/m3.

Unfortunately, the list can go on for a very long time. According to WHO estimates published in 2014, in 2012, more than 7 million people worldwide died from air pollution. Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific lead the region, with 3.3 million deaths attributed to indoor air pollution and 2.6 million deaths attributed to outdoor air pollution.

The main diseases caused by external air pollution are:

• 40% - coronary heart disease;
• 40% - stroke;
• 11% - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
• 6% - lung cancer;
• 3% - acute infections of the lower respiratory tract in children.

The main diseases caused by internal air pollution are:

• 34% - stroke;
• 26% - coronary heart disease;
• 22% - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
• 12% - acute lower respiratory tract infections in children;
• 6% - lung cancer.

Summing up

I would like to wish everyone to live in decent, environmentally friendly conditions, beautiful green space around and harmony with the outside world. But you shouldn't rely on someone in the hope that the world will change for the better. Take the first step towards improving your relationship with nature, a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle in a style of respect for all life on this Planet. Our practical ones for every day, as well as articles on the site, can help you with this. And may all living beings be happy! 🙂

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