Small and large cities of Russia differ in area and population.The three major metropolitan areas of the country is home to about 10 million. People.The economic development of these cities is at a high level, which continues to increase the number of jobs.This factor largely affects the population growth.In small towns the same level of life is much worse.Enterprises, income and participating in the development, almost completely stopped working.The population in them is around 1,000 people.Social sector - the only area, offering jobs.Of course, a high salary is not even dream of accounts, so the young people arranging their lives, leaving such settlements.
Russian Federation
Russia is in Europe and Asia.The country is inhabited by more than 146 million. People.In its area (17 million. Km2) occupies a leading position in the world in terms of population - ninth place in the rankings.
Moscow - the official capital of the state since 1918.She - the largest city in Russia.Official language is Russian.
More than 80% of all people living in the country prefer to live in the industrialized cities.Such settlements at the moment there are more than 1000. It is also possible to allocate separate cities.They are about 15, among which the leading position occupied by Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Chekalin - the smallest city in Russia
smallest settlement currently recognized Chekalin with a population of about 980 people (data relevant to 2014).Unfortunately, each year this figure is constantly decreasing.This is mainly due to the lack of industrial development.Enterprises after the collapse of the Soviet Union were abandoned.Currently, almost all the young people moved to big cities.On the territory of the settlements are only 3 stores.There is not even a branch of the Savings Bank, and residents have to travel to the village Cherepet.However, despite its size, it is a historic city.Located in the Tula region, and people came to be known only in the XIX century.From 1565 to 1944 he was called Lihvina.During World War II it was occupied by the German invaders.Rename it in honor of the fellow-partisans who were shot in 1941.Subsequently, he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
large Russian cities
In the Russian Federation there are two types of cities.The first is based on the number of population.Megacities - the settlements, which are home to more than 1 million. People.They are also called megacities.They - the center of the country, its heart, where all the important events occur.Here, the main activity is concentrated.Some large cities have lost the status of Russian metropolis due to an increase in mortality.
the lists of settlements on the area included those that have a special status: the city.The word "area" shall mean the size of the territory to the extreme features.In addition, the largest of them can be to have the federal district and importance.So far such cities in the country only three.
megacities Russia (list)
Rating "Large Russian cities by population" clearly and rightly led Moscow.Behind her, respectively, are St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk.
followed, 4th place, took Yekaterinburg.It is home to more than 1 million. People.Previously, it was called Sverdlovsk, but in 1991 was renamed.
5th place went to Nizhny Novgorod.The largest city in the Volga Federal District.Located on the European Plain, at the confluence of the Oka and Volga.Named Gorky until 1990.
6th place was given to Kazan.Here reside in more people of the Muslim faith.Kazan - the capital of Tatarstan, with a population of about 1.2 million. People.Elevated location near the Volga River.On its right bank is the largest port.
At the 7th place is Chelyabinsk.It is unique in that only the Russian Federation has the intra-urban divide.Metropolis, whose population - about 1 million. 182 thousand. Pers. Based near the Ural mountains, on the water flow under the name of Miass.
Slightly less people live in Omsk.According to official data, the figure is 1 173 000. In Siberia, the town has the second largest population.
Samara is located on the 9th position.The city was built on one of the banks of the Volga.Here is officially home to 1,172,000 people.
City of Military Glory - Rostov-on-Don - was on the 10th place.The population is 1,114,800 people as of 2015.Located on the bank of the Don.
11th place is Ufa.It is a center of science, religion, culture and sports.Population - more than 1,105,000 inhabitants.
remaining 4 metropolis have approximately the same number of people.This Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Voronezh and Volgograd.Each live no more than 1.1 million residents.
Moscow
Speaking of big cities of Russia, just want to mention Moscow.It occupies an important place in the history of the state at least that is its capital.The population is over 12 million., Area - 1100 km2.
On the first building in Moscow did not know, and to say exactly when the city was founded, it is impossible.The first mention of the capital appear at the beginning of the XII century.
Moscow multinational: 90% of the people living here - Russian.The remaining 10% are Ukrainians, Tatars, Armenians, Georgians, Belarusians, Azerbaijanis and other nationalities.Located on the Moscow River.
Capital is a major tourist attraction.Every once in a summer season here come more than a million people.The Kremlin is located on Red Square, it is the main attraction of the city.There are also the main administrative buildings and the mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin.
St. Petersburg
unofficial second capital of Russia - St. Petersburg.Answering the question "What are the big cities in Russia?", One can not talk about it.Basically, it is called the cultural center of the country.It has many names, each popular in its own separate area.For example, the Venice of the North, and Palmyra.And for the population, and the area of Saint Petersburg is considerably inferior to Moscow, but by its popularity and importance for the state he is no worse.There is good development of various industries, both heavy and light.
was founded in 1703.And from 1712 till 1918, it was the first capital of the Russian state.Population - 5 million. Pers., An area of 1439 km2.
Throughout its existence could be a landmark destination for the whole world.The historic city center is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.There is a sufficient number of historical buildings and monuments.
Novosibirsk
third position in the ranking is town Novosibirsk.In the northern part of the country it is the largest city.It is a major center of science, industrial sphere, trade and culture.
City is a millionaire, but unlike its predecessors, it will live only 1.5 million. People.Area - 505.62 km2.
Novosibirsk was founded in 1893.There is enough harsh climatic conditions.In winter the temperature is able to reach up to -50 ° C in the summer - up to +35 ° C.Often there are sharp fluctuations in temperature.
Novosibirsk is located next to the reservoir, which was formed due to hydroelectric dam city.
large Russian cities - important centers of industry and other working areas.They play an important role in development.The most successful urban population is growing every year.
