Integral assessment of the quality of life in Russian cities and regions
Abstract
The article presents a method of integral assessment of the quality of life of the population of Russia at different localization of research objects. The set of data that could be used for the assessment in cities significantly differs from that for regions which produces difficulties in assessing the quality of life. The proposed method is based on the aggregation of data reflecting the well-being of population, social tension, ecological well-being and comfortable natural conditions. The set of indicators in each of these categories is different for assessing the quality of life in cities and in regions. Approaches to determining the minimum possible number of indicators to assess the quality of life of the population are described. The significant role of natural and ecological factors in determining the quality of life is explained. The study revealed territorial patterns in the spatial distribution of the quality of life of the population. The regions of Southern and Central Federal Districts are the best, and the northern and Siberian regions are among the worst. The resulting indices of the quality of life of the population of Russian cities and regions were analyzed, and the difference in the corresponding values was revealed for the regions and the cities located in them, as well as for the cities of federal significance, which are on both lists at once. The use of linear regression correcting coefficients makes it possible to eliminate distortions associated with a different set of indicators used for Moscow and St. Petersburg. The results of the investigation make it possible to assess of quality of life of the population of Russian cities and regions and to make the assessment even if the initial data is insufficient.
About the Authors
V. S. Tikunov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Integrated Mapping Laboratory, Head of the Laboratory,Professor, D.Sc. in Geography
S. K. Belousov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Integrated Mapping Laboratory, Leading Engineer, Ph.D. in Technical Sciences
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Tikunov V.S., Belousov S.K. Integral assessment of the quality of life in Russian cities and regions. Lomonosov Geography Journal. 2022;(2):48-60. (In Russ.)
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