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Strong alcohol sales increased in all SFD regions except Chechnya
Economy
Strong alcohol sales increased in all SFD regions except Chechnya
Published: 1 April 2023

In 2022, liquor sales in Chechnya fell by 42%. However, in Ingushetia, according to the Russian Alcohol Regulation, they increased by 26.4%. In Karachay-Cherkessia the growth was 23.9%, in Kabardino-Balkaria - 13.3%, in North Ossetia - 11.6%, in Stavropol territory - 8.1%, in Dagestan - 4.8%. 
Half of North Caucasus residents work informally
Economy
Half of North Caucasus residents work informally
Published: 29 March 2023

The largest share of informal (shadow) employment of the population of the Russian Federation is found in Ingushetia (54%), Dagestan (51%) and Kabardino-Balkaria (48%), according to Rosstat. Most often, such workers work in the areas of trade and repair of vehicles.
Most dependent on the federal budget of Ingushetia and Chechnya
Economy
Most dependent on the federal budget of Ingushetia and Chechnya
Published: 28 March 2023

According to the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, Ingushetia and Chechnya depend on receipts from the federal center for 83% and 81%. This is the highest rate among the regions. Tuva is also among the top three subsidy countries - 80.5%.

 
In the rating of small and medium-sized cities of the Russian Federation, the lowest salaries were found in Chechnya
Economy
In the rating of small and medium-sized cities of the Russian Federation, the lowest salaries were found in Chechnya
Published: 27 March 2023

The RIA North Caucasus Republic News ranked the lowest on average wages in small and medium settlements. The worst situation is in Chechnya, where earnings are 24,000 rubles.
North Caucasus least dependent on imports of «unfriendly countries» due to lack of industry
Economy
North Caucasus least dependent on imports of «unfriendly countries» due to lack of industry
Published: 24 March 2023

Chechnya and Ingushetia are the most independent of the countries that have declared sanctions against Russia. Analysts of the Statistical Research Institute of HSE believe that these subsidized regions are poorly involved in the international division of labour and have practically no developed real sector - mechanical engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical, high-tech production. 
Business of Dagestan and Chechnya has the highest load on electricity bills
Economy
Business of Dagestan and Chechnya has the highest load on electricity bills
Published: 23 March 2023

Chechnya and Dagestan topped the list of regions of the Russian Federation with the largest share of cross-subsidized electricity.  
In the North Caucasus business is losing
Economy
In the North Caucasus business is losing
Published: 23 March 2023

In Russia, following the results of 2022, the average and large enterprises of six regions lost money. Almost all of them belong to the SFD.
Authorities estimate price increase in CFR at 11.4%
Economy
Authorities estimate price increase in CFR at 11.4%
Published: 22 March 2023

Inflation in February amounted to 11.46%. This is slightly higher than the increase in prices in Russia as a whole (10.9%), according to the Central Bank of Russia.
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In Ingushetia, the average salary is 200,000 rubles lower than in Magadan
Economy
In Ingushetia, the average salary is 200,000 rubles lower than in Magadan
20 February 2026

The gap between the highest and lowest average salaries in Russian regions has reached a record 200,000 rubles.
The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
Economy
The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
16 February 2026

A RIA Novosti study based on Central Bank data revealed that the republics of the North Caucasus have the highest proportion of problem mortgages in Russia. The delinquency rate in Ingushetia reached 10.4% of all issued loans, in Dagestan 4.4%, and in Tyva 4.2%. Chechnya and North Ossetia were also among the regions with high delinquency rates (3.6% each).
The Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) is among the leaders in growth in demand for goods and services
Economy
The Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) is among the leaders in growth in demand for goods and services
16 February 2026

RIA Novosti analysts presented an estimate of consumer demand in Russia for 2025. The figures were calculated by combining retail turnover, food service turnover, and the volume of paid services.
North Ossetia Head Menyailo Confirmed High Unemployment in the Republic at Meeting with Putin
Economy
North Ossetia Head Menyailo Confirmed High Unemployment in the Republic at Meeting with Putin
11 February 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with North Ossetia Head Sergei Menyailo in the Kremlin. The main topic of discussion was the republic's socioeconomic progress.