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The cheapest housing in new buildings in Russia is in the North Caucasus
Economy
The cheapest housing in new buildings in Russia is in the North Caucasus
21 August 2025

In the 2nd quarter of 2025, the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) still distinguished itself with the most affordable apartments in new buildings in Russia.

The volume of online purchases has grown significantly in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The volume of online purchases has grown significantly in the North Caucasus Federal District
19 August 2025

Online trade in the North Caucasus Federal District is experiencing rapid growth. In the first half of 2025, the volume of online sales increased by 55% compared to the same period last year, reaching 177 billion rubles.

Ingushetia and Chechnya are the outsiders in terms of the number of highly paid workers
Economy
Ingushetia and Chechnya are the outsiders in terms of the number of highly paid workers
18 August 2025

In the rating of Russian regions by the share of workers with salaries above the national average, the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District occupy the last places. Ingushetia (last place, 6%) and Chechnya (penultimate, 6.1%) demonstrate the lowest indicators.

Two regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are in the TOP-10 for road quality in Russia
Economy
Two regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are in the TOP-10 for road quality in Russia
4 August 2025

Ingushetia and Dagestan are among the top ten regions of Russia with the best road quality. According to the RIA Novosti rating, in which 54.8% of roads in the Russian Federation comply with standards, Ingushetia took 4th place (83.6%), and Dagestan - 9th (74.3%).

The lowest salary level in Russia is in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The lowest salary level in Russia is in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
23 July 2025

The republics of the North Caucasus continue to lag behind other regions of Russia in terms of salary levels. According to Rosstat, the average salary in Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Chechnya and North Ossetia ranges from 44 to 51 thousand rubles.

The North Caucasus is among the last in terms of the number of mortgages among Russian regions
Economy
The North Caucasus is among the last in terms of the number of mortgages among Russian regions
22 July 2025

The subjects of the North Caucasus were among the regions with the lowest level of mortgage lending. Over the past year, only three mortgage loans were issued in Ingushetia per thousand economically active residents - this is the lowest figure in the country (85th place).

In Makhachkala, only 5% of gas stations operate without violations
Economy
In Makhachkala, only 5% of gas stations operate without violations
19 July 2025

The Makhachkala administration is concerned about the state of gas filling stations. According to the mayor of the capital, Dzhambulat Salavov, only 5% of the 100 operating gas stations comply with the requirements of the law. The remaining stations are divided into two groups: 55 with correctable violations and 45 with serious violations that pose a danger. The authorities plan to take measures against the latter.

The Islamic banking experiment in Russia has been extended until September 2028
Economy
The Islamic banking experiment in Russia has been extended until September 2028
15 July 2025

The State Duma has decided to extend Islamic banking in Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Tatarstan and Chechnya, as well as to develop standards in this area.

Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the top ten worst in terms of housing affordability
Economy
Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the top ten worst in terms of housing affordability
14 July 2025

An analysis conducted by RIA Novosti shows that in most republics of the North Caucasus Federal District, an average family with one child will need from 5 to almost 7 years to accumulate funds sufficient to purchase an apartment of 60 square meters.

The head of the CBD boasted about the record growth in the incomes of the population of the republic
Economy
The head of the CBD boasted about the record growth in the incomes of the population of the republic
11 July 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the real cash income of the population of the CBD increased by almost 14%. This is the second indicator in Russia, noted the head of the region, Kazbek Kokov, at a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexander Novak.