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Ingushetia and Chechnya ranked last in the material well-being rankings
Economy
Ingushetia and Chechnya ranked last in the material well-being rankings
6 October 2025

Based on the 2024 results, Ingushetia and Chechnya ranked 85th and 83rd among Russian regions in terms of material well-being. Tuva ranked between them.

Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
Economy
Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
1 October 2025

Fuel prices in Dagestan and Chechnya rose sharply in September, making these regions among the worst-rated regions for this indicator. According to Rosstat, gasoline prices increased by almost 14.7% in Dagestan and by 16% in Chechnya.

Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
Economy
Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
1 October 2025

According to the Ministry of Construction and DOM.RF, Ingushetia leads all Russian regions in terms of per capita housing provision. At the end of 2024, this figure in the republic was 15.9 square meters, significantly lower than the Russian average (29.4 square meters).

Stavropol Krai acknowledges fuel shortage
Economy
Stavropol Krai acknowledges fuel shortage
1 October 2025

Fuel reserves at oil depots in Stavropol Krai are estimated to be sufficient to meet the region's needs, however, some gas stations are experiencing temporary supply disruptions for certain types of gasoline. This was announced by the press service of the Stavropol Krai Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Communications.

RIA Novosti: North Caucasus Federal District Regions Have the Lowest Mortgage Affordability
Economy
RIA Novosti: North Caucasus Federal District Regions Have the Lowest Mortgage Affordability
29 September 2025

Mortgage affordability in the North Caucasus remains low. A rating compiled by RIA Novosti shows that less than 10% of families in most regions of the North Caucasus Federal District can afford a mortgage to purchase a 60 square meter apartment.

Vodka sales have reached record highs in three regions of the North Caucasus
Economy
Vodka sales have reached record highs in three regions of the North Caucasus
26 September 2025

According to official data, the largest increases in alcohol sales in Russia in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 were recorded in North Ossetia (+16.4%), Karachay-Cherkessia (+14%), and Ingushetia (+10.6%).

Economic indicators have fallen sharply in Dagestan and North Ossetia
Economy
Economic indicators have fallen sharply in Dagestan and North Ossetia
24 September 2025

According to a report from the Accounts Chamber, the industrial production index declined in 38 Russian regions in the first six months of this year, but the most significant decline occurred in two republics of the North Caucasus. Dagestan recorded a 16% decline, while North Ossetia saw a 21.8% decline.

Ingushetia and Dagestan Lead the Rankings for Frequency of OSAGO Insurance Claims
Economy
Ingushetia and Dagestan Lead the Rankings for Frequency of OSAGO Insurance Claims
24 September 2025

According to the Russian Union of Auto Insurers (RSA), Ingushetia leads all Russian regions in the frequency of OSAGO insurance claims for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a rate of 9.4%. Dagestan ranks second in this ranking, with a 6.6% rate of OSAGO insurance claims.

In the North Caucasus Federal District, 20% of elevators in apartment buildings require urgent replacement
Economy
In the North Caucasus Federal District, 20% of elevators in apartment buildings require urgent replacement
23 September 2025

According to a study by Strategy Partners, at the beginning of 2025, 20% of elevators (2,800 out of 10,700) in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) had reached the end of their service life.

The lowest salaries in Russia are recorded in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The lowest salaries in Russia are recorded in the North Caucasus Federal District
22 September 2025

The North Caucasus Federal District significantly lags behind the rest of Russia in terms of salary levels. According to a RIA Rating study, all seven regions in the district rank near the bottom of the rankings.