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Belgorod is rated one of Russia's five best cities to live in

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 16:58
Belgorod is rated one of Russia's five best cities to live in
The aftermath of attack of Belgorod on 22 March. Photo: Getty Images

The Russian Federation's Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities has released a list of the best Russian cities to live in. Surprisingly, Belgorod – a city that experiences frequent attacks – came in at number four among cities with under a million residents.

Source: Russia’s Ministry of Construction; Novaya Gazeta

Details: The top three in this category are Mytishchi near Moscow, the urban district of Khimki, and the city of Yaroslavl, with Belgorod right behind them, followed by Tyumen and Grozny.

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Shebekino and Grayvoron in Belgorod Oblast are also on the list of small towns, despite being subjected to frequent bombardment.

Background: Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reports attacks on Belgorod city and oblast almost every day. On the evening of 1 April, the Belgorod Oblast authorities reported that air defence had been activated in Belgorod and its vicinity. The attack damaged civilian infrastructure and left several people injured.

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