Who Feels Poor in Russia
The level of education, the size of the settlement, and the social status can all seriously affect the chance of feeling poor in Russia. These are the findings by experts of the HSE Institute for Social Policy, revealed as part of their regular Monitoring of the Social and Economic Situation and Well-being of the Population.
5 July
2016
10,000 roubles
is the amount of one-time targeted payments to poor families in 13 Russian regions, which is ineffective when it comes to families becoming self-sufficient.
8 September
2015
45%
of all working poor Russians are either low-skilled or medium-skilled workers in blue-collar jobs.
20 November
2014