Most Russians still live in apartments, but there is a strong change in how people in Russia want to live. Owning a house is a dream for 68% of Russian respondents, a recent poll by WCIOM discovered.
Dreams and reality: Property aspirations of Russians
64% of survey participants live in an apartment, which was the typical option of housing during the times of the USSR. Providing an own unit in a multi-apartment building was the goal set by the government, which they managed to deliver upon, for the vast majority of population.
A recent poll by the All Russian Public Opinion Research Centre asked locals about their living conditions and what kind of home they would love to live in.
- Most people live in an apartment (64%). 28% of respondents live in a private house.
- If they could get any type of home they wished, 28% of people would still prefer apartment living. But 68% would love to own a house or a townhouse.
- Only 13% of locals are happy about their housing conditions.
Why don’t they get what they want?
We tend to think that “the grass is always greener on another side” and this may be the case with Russians wishing to move to a better housing.
- 72% of respondents don’t have sufficient financing to afford the desired type of housing.
- 13% of participants are afraid of maintenance expenses associated with owning a house.
- 8% of participants would like to build a house but feel they don’t have a sufficient experience and knowledge.
- 7% of respondents said their family members are against of moving to another place.
Things that Russians value in a property
When choosing a place of residence, these are the most important factors that Russians are considering:
- Social infrastructure (kindergartens, schools, shops) within a walking distance: 56%
- Public transport accessibility: 51%
- Suburb: 40%
- Quality of the construction: 40%
- Good ecology: 36%
- Close to the place of work/study: 20%
- Backyard/apartment yard: 19%
- Close to city centre: 14%
- Movie theatres and other entertainment venues within a walking distance: 4%
Most people in Russia still use public transport to reach places rather than own cars. This is why having access to the social infrastructure and public transport within a walking distance is paramount for the majority of people.
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