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North Caucasus regions rank among the lowest in the Russian Federation by bank deposit size
Economy
North Caucasus regions rank among the lowest in the Russian Federation by bank deposit size
Published: 9 February 2026

Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) ranked last among Russian regions by bank deposit size per capita.
In the North Caucasus, residents' wages are several times lower than in leading regions
Economy
In the North Caucasus, residents' wages are several times lower than in leading regions
Published: 6 February 2026

According to the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System (EISIS), the average monthly wage in Ingushetia, Dagestan, and Chechnya does not exceed 50,000 rubles. This figure is significantly lower than in leading regions such as the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (209,000 rubles), Magadan Oblast (179,000), Moscow (173,000), Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (168,000), and Kamchatka Krai (164,000).
The head of Ingushetia expressed dissatisfaction with the population's utility bill payments
Economy
The head of Ingushetia expressed dissatisfaction with the population's utility bill payments
Published: 3 February 2026

Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, the head of Ingushetia, expressed concern about the low level of utility bill payments by residents. According to him, payments for electricity account for only 63%, while for gas and water, they are around 45%.
Residents of Ingushetia, Dagestan, and Chechnya can buy the least amount of gasoline with their salary
Economy
Residents of Ingushetia, Dagestan, and Chechnya can buy the least amount of gasoline with their salary
Published: 2 February 2026

According to a RIA Novosti study, gasoline availability varies greatly across Russian regions. Moscow, Chukotka, and Yamal lead in the amount of fuel available for the average monthly salary, with the figure exceeding 2,000 liters of AI-92.
Ingushetia has some of the lowest salaries in the country
Economy
Ingushetia has some of the lowest salaries in the country
Published: 26 January 2026

According to statistics, in the first ten months of 2025, Ingushetia had one of the lowest wages in Russia—42,800 rubles. Furthermore, according to Rosstat, more than a quarter of Ingushetia's population (25.6%) lived below the poverty line in 2023-2024, making the region the leader in this indicator.
Pashinyan Comments on Large New Year Bonuses for Officials
Economy
Pashinyan Comments on Large New Year Bonuses for Officials
Published: 15 January 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan justified the payment of large New Year bonuses to officials by citing the need to improve government efficiency and the attractiveness of public service. He stated that this is part of the government's anti-corruption strategy.
Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
Politics
Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
Published: 12 January 2026

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 25.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, demonstrating the diversification of its export destinations.
Ingushetia plans to produce unmanned aerial systems
Economy
Ingushetia plans to produce unmanned aerial systems
Published: 5 January 2026

The first research and production center for unmanned aerial systems (R&P Center UAS) is planned to open in Ingushetia at the Serdalo Technopark. Adam Kokorkhoyev, the republic's Minister of Industry and Communications, announced the consideration of a public-private partnership project with Aerocosmos to create the Serdalo-Ural complex.
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Half of all cars owned by residents of the North Caucasus Federal District are Russian Ladas
Economy
Half of all cars owned by residents of the North Caucasus Federal District are Russian Ladas
4 March 2026

As of January 1, 2026, Lada cars are the leading brand in the North Caucasus region's vehicle fleet. They account for a remarkable 50.7%, equivalent to 1.3 million vehicles.
Chechnya Leads in Lowest Alcohol Sales
Economy
Chechnya Leads in Lowest Alcohol Sales
25 February 2026

In 2025, residents of the North Caucasus regions consumed the least amount of hard liquor in Russia. The lowest official retail sales figures were recorded in Chechnya (0.01 liters per capita). Other republics of the North Caucasus Federal District also demonstrated modest figures: Ingushetia - 0.7 liters, Dagestan - 2.2 liters, Kabardino-Balkaria - 2.6 liters, North Ossetia - 3 liters, and Karachay-Cherkessia - 3.4 liters. Experts attribute this decline to the prevalence of cultural and religious restrictions, as well as a preference for low-alcohol beverages.
In Ingushetia, the average salary is 200,000 rubles lower than in Magadan
Economy
In Ingushetia, the average salary is 200,000 rubles lower than in Magadan
20 February 2026

The gap between the highest and lowest average salaries in Russian regions has reached a record 200,000 rubles.
The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
Economy
The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
16 February 2026

A RIA Novosti study based on Central Bank data revealed that the republics of the North Caucasus have the highest proportion of problem mortgages in Russia. The delinquency rate in Ingushetia reached 10.4% of all issued loans, in Dagestan 4.4%, and in Tyva 4.2%. Chechnya and North Ossetia were also among the regions with high delinquency rates (3.6% each).