Despite the outlined stagnant phenomena in the economy, which are quite explainable during the crisis, in many regions there is an increase in business activity, production and an influx of labor.
Today we offer an up-to-date list of the top 10, which included the fastest growing cities in Russia, the rating is based on the research materials of the RBC edition.
10. Tyumen
In 2013, the population of Tyumen grew by 3%. Among all the participants in the Top 10 in Tyumen, the average salary is the highest - 41,410 rubles. The main industrial branch in the city is the production of petroleum products. Financial stability, as well as high purchasing power of the population, make the city attractive for investment.
9. Saratov
The city is a well-known center of education and various research activities in Russia. Machine building, chemical and oil industries are very developed in Saratov. The city is consistently one of the most attractive regions for business development.
8. Nizhnekamsk
The growth rate of the service sector in the city in 2014 was 1.09. In addition, petrochemical and energy industries are developing in Nizhnekamsk. Construction is growing quite actively, in particular, of retail space.
7. Izhevsk
The capital of Udmurtia is an economic, trade, cultural and educational center. The city has developed defense, metallurgical and machine-building industries.
6. Engels
The city in the Saratov region is famous for such enterprises as "TrolZa", "Engels pipe plant", Confectionery "Pokrovsk". The city's population grows by about 2% per year.
5. Syktyvkar
The capital of the Komi Republic is a large industrial center - there are more than 40 federal enterprises. Also, retail chains are actively developing here, in particular, local ones - "Economy" and "Assorti".
4. Abakan
The smallest city in our Top 10, it is nevertheless an important center of industry, energy and transport network in Khakassia. It is noteworthy that the number of enterprises in the city in 2013 increased by 10%.
3. Stavropol
The city with a population of 420 thousand inhabitants is going through a period of growth, which is based on the agrarian industries traditionally strong for the Stavropol Territory. The population growth of Stavropol is about 2% per year.
2. Belgorod
The Belgorod Region is one of those agrarian regions that show steady growth. In addition, industrial production is developing in Belgorod. A The growth rate of the service sector in 2014 was 1.04.
1. Krasnodar
The city is quite a bit short of the title of a millionaire with a population of just over 890 thousand inhabitants. Modern Krasnodar is more attractive for retailers than ever. It is here that the "Magnet" network is based, as well as younger, but promising ones, for example, "Sangi Style".