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The highest unemployment rate in Russia is in the North Caucasus
Economy
The highest unemployment rate in Russia is in the North Caucasus
Published: 15 September 2025

According to the new RIA Novosti rating, the unemployment situation in a number of regions of the North Caucasus remains difficult. In the second quarter of 2025, Ingushetia, Dagestan, North Ossetia, Chechnya and Karachay-Cherkessia occupied the last lines of the rating (from 81st to 85th places).
Kadyrov boasted about the multiple reduction of unemployment in Chechnya
Economy
Kadyrov boasted about the multiple reduction of unemployment in Chechnya
Published: 13 September 2025

Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov announced impressive progress in reducing unemployment. According to him, this figure fell from 76% in 2007, when he headed the republic, to 4.5%.
Ingushetia, Karachay-Cherkessia and Chechnya are among the poorest regions
Economy
Ingushetia, Karachay-Cherkessia and Chechnya are among the poorest regions
Published: 9 September 2025

According to Rosstat data for 2023-2024, Ingushetia ranks first among Russian regions in terms of poverty level - more than a quarter of the population (25.6%) have incomes below the subsistence level. It is followed by Tyva (20.4%), Karachay-Cherkessia (17.2%) and Chechnya (15.2%).
Ingushetia, Dagestan and Chechnya are at the bottom of the labor market conditions rating
Economy
Ingushetia, Dagestan and Chechnya are at the bottom of the labor market conditions rating
Published: 9 September 2025

In the labor market conditions rating in the subjects of the Russian Federation, Dagestan and Ingushetia took the last places, receiving 19.04 and 6.73 points respectively (the maximum possible score is 100 points).
Due to low incomes, family mortgages are practically unaffordable for residents of the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
Due to low incomes, family mortgages are practically unaffordable for residents of the North Caucasus Federal District
Published: 2 September 2025

While the Family Mortgage program is designed to help families purchase housing, it remains a virtually unattainable goal for residents of Dagestan, Ingushetia, and Chechnya. A study based on data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Construction showed that in these regions the program is unaffordable for most families whose income is the only source of loan repayment.
The North Caucasus republics are the outsiders in terms of the share of high-productivity jobs
Economy
The North Caucasus republics are the outsiders in terms of the share of high-productivity jobs
Published: 1 September 2025

According to the RIA Rating study, the North Caucasus republics occupy the lowest places in the rating of Russian regions in terms of the number of high-productivity jobs. These positions are characterized by a salary level above the industry average.
Rosstat: salaries of residents of the North Caucasus Federal District have increased
Economy
Rosstat: salaries of residents of the North Caucasus Federal District have increased
Published: 31 August 2025

In the first half of 2025, residents of the North Caucasus allegedly felt an increase in their real cash income. According to Rosstat, this increase in the indicator was 6.3% compared to the same period last year (taking into account the impact of inflation).
The North Caucasus Federal District has seen a decrease in the use of credit cards
Economy
The North Caucasus Federal District has seen a decrease in the use of credit cards
Published: 30 August 2025

In July 2025, the North Caucasus saw a decrease in the popularity of credit cards. According to the Central Bank, their number in the district has noticeably decreased compared to the same period last year.
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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.