Moscow, July 19 - “Vesti. Economy". Every year the population of Russian cities is increasing. Demography is one of the main economic indicators of urban development, so it is important to track the dynamics of population changes. INNOV has prepared a list of the largest cities in Russia. The population of cities was used as the main indicator. According to Rosstat, large cities in Russia can be divided into several groups according to population size. Among them are cities with a population of 1.5 million to 500 thousand inhabitants (15 cities), 43 cities with a population of 500 thousand to 250 thousand inhabitants, and 90 cities with a population of 250 thousand to 100 thousand people. Below we present the top 10 largest cities in Russia. 1. Moscow
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 12,330,126Change since 2015: +1.09%Moscow is the capital Russian Federation, a city of federal significance, the administrative center of the Central federal district and the center of the Moscow region, which does not include. The largest city in terms of population in Russia and its subject, the most populated of the cities located entirely in Europe, is among the top ten cities in the world in terms of population. Center of the Moscow urban agglomeration. 2. St. Petersburg
Population (as of 01.01.2016): 5,225,690 Change since 2015: +0.65% St. Petersburg is the second most populated city in Russia. City of federal significance. The administrative center of the Northwestern Federal District and Leningrad region. St. Petersburg is the northernmost city in the world with a population of over one million people. Among cities wholly located in Europe, St. Petersburg is the third most populated and also the first most populated non-capital city. 3. Novosibirsk
Population: (as of 01/01/2016): 1,584,138 Change since 2015: +1.09% Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia in terms of population and the thirteenth city in terms of occupied area, has the status of an urban district. The administrative center of the Siberian Federal District, the Novosibirsk Region and its constituent Novosibirsk region; the city is the center of the Novosibirsk agglomeration. Trade, business, cultural, industrial, transport and scientific center of federal importance. 4. Yekaterinburg
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 1,444,439 Change since 2015: 1.15% Ekaterinburg is a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Ural Federal District and Sverdlovsk region. It is the largest administrative, cultural, scientific and educational center of the Ural region. Yekaterinburg is the fourth most populous city in Russia (after Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk). The Yekaterinburg agglomeration is the fourth largest agglomeration in Russia. It is one of the three most developed post-industrial agglomerations of the country. 5. Nizhny Novgorod
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 1,266,871 Change since 2015: -0.07% Nizhny Novgorod is a city in central Russia, the administrative center of the Volga Federal District and the Nizhny Novgorod Region. Nizhny Novgorod is an important economic, industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center of Russia, the largest transport hub and government center of the entire Volga Federal District. The city is one of the main directions of river tourism in Russia. The historical part of the city is rich in sights and is a popular tourist center. 6. Kazan
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 1,216,965 Change since 2015: +0.94% Kazan is a city in the Russian Federation, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, a major port on the left bank of the Volga River, at the confluence of the Kazanka River. One of the largest religious, economic, political, scientific, educational, cultural and sports centers Russia. The Kazan Kremlin is one of the objects world heritage UNESCO. The city has a registered brand "the third capital of Russia". Kazan is the largest city of the Volga economic region. A compact spatial grouping of settlements has developed around Kazan, constituting one of the largest urban agglomerations of the Russian Federation. 7. Chelyabinsk
Population (as of 01/01/2016): 1,191,994 Change since 2015: +0.73% Chelyabinsk is the seventh city in terms of the number of inhabitants, the fourteenth city in terms of area in the Russian Federation, the administrative center of the Chelyabinsk region. Chelyabinsk is the seventh largest city in the Russian Federation and the second in the Urals Federal District. In 2016, a forecast was made according to which the population of Chelyabinsk should decrease from this year, but the number of residents continues to grow. 8. Omsk
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 1,178,079 Change since 2015: +0.36% Omsk is one of the largest cities in Russia, the administrative center of the Omsk region, located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers. Omsk is a large industrial center with enterprises in various industries, including defense and aerospace. This is a million-plus city, the second largest in Siberia and the eighth in Russia. The Omsk agglomeration has more than 1.2 million people. 9. Samara
Population (as of 01.01.2016): 1,170,910 Change since 2015: -0.08% Samara is a city in the Middle Volga region of Russia, the center of the Volga economic region and the Samara region, forms the city district of Samara. It is the ninth most populated city in Russia. Over 2.7 million people live within the agglomeration (the third largest in Russia). A large economic, transport, scientific, educational and cultural center. Main industries: mechanical engineering, oil refining and food industry. 10. Rostov-on-Don
Population (as of January 1, 2016): 1,119,875 Change since 2015: +0.45% Rostov-on-Don is the largest city in the south of the Russian Federation, the administrative center of the Southern Federal District and Rostov region. With a population of 1,119,875 people, it is the tenth most populous city in Russia. In addition, it is the 30th city in Europe in terms of population. Takes the 1st place among the cities of the Southern Federal District. More than 2.16 million people live within the Rostov agglomeration (the fourth largest agglomeration in the country), the Rostov-Shakhty polycentric agglomeration-conurbation has about 2.7 million inhabitants (the third largest in the country). The city is a large administrative, cultural, scientific, educational, industrial center and the most important transport hub of the South of Russia. Unofficially, Rostov is called the "Gate of the Caucasus" and southern capital Russia.
12,043,977 people
The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, opens the rating of the largest cities by population. The population density is 14,763 people per square kilometer. At the same time, the total number reaches more than 12 million people. The area of the city reaches 815.85 km2. It should be noted that this metropolis is one of the oldest on our planet. It was founded in the 7th century. At that time, the city was part of the Buddhist kingdom called Kamarupa. Most likely, the name is due to the emergence of the Dhakeshwari temple.
The capital of the Russian Federation ranks 9th in the ranking of the most densely populated megacities in the world. According to preliminary data, there are 12,452,000 people in this city. The first mention of the current capital falls on 1147. At present, the area of the metropolis is 2561.5 km2. The city of federal significance includes many industrial plants, enterprises and vehicles. You might be interested in learning about the most dirty cities Russia.
The next in the top 10 largest cities in terms of population is the Indian metropolis of Mumbai. Its area is only 603 square kilometers. At the same time, 12,478,477 citizens of India live on the territory of the settlement, founded in 1507. Thus, there are 20,694 people per square kilometer. This place is really noisy and a lot of fuss. Not at all, there is something to see due to the developed infrastructure and many attractions.
Istanbul is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It was founded in 667 BC. The current mayor is Kadir Topbash. The area of the metropolis reaches 5343 square kilometers. In total, the city includes 13,854,740 people. The density is 2,400 people per square kilometer. It should be noted that Istanbul is a well-known and popular tourist center, which annually gathers a huge number of tourists and travelers.
14.04 million people
- Scientific and technical;
- Economic;
- Political;
- Educational and cultural;
- Transportation center of the People's Republic of China.
The area of the settlement is 7,433 square kilometers. In 2016, the population was 13,080,500. In 2017, the figure rose to over 14 million citizens.
Next in the ranking is the Nigerian city of Lagos with a population of 15,118,780. The port city is located in the southwest of the country. It is the largest in area - 999.6 square kilometers. In total, 13 million people live in it and close to 21 million in the agglomeration. In Africa, this city cannot be compared with any metropolis. average cost in a three-star hotel will cost 5,000 rubles. Being in this place, you must definitely visit the island of Lagos.
The largest city in India in terms of population is Delhi - a multinational place in which various cultural currents develop. This is his property. Being in this place, you can expand your worldview and learn a lot of new things that are useful for self-knowledge. The area reaches 1,484 square kilometers. In total, 16 million people lived in the city in 2016. Among the most interesting places should include:
- Lal Qila;
- Qutub Minar.
There are many museums!
21.5 million people
Another large city subordinate to the PRC, whose population reaches over 21.5 million citizens. The total area of the territory is 16,411 square kilometers, that is, this settlement is also one of the largest in size in the world. Located in the southern part of the country. The Forbidden City is one of the most interesting sights. On the territory of Beijing there is a lively, pleasant atmosphere of cheerful people who are hospitable to travelers. In this place you can spend an unforgettable vacation, both with the whole family and on your own.
Almost all residents of our country know that the largest city in terms of population is Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, and the second largest city in terms of population is the city of St. Petersburg, the northern "capital". And what other cities are in the top 10 in terms of population in our country - Russia. Two cities are constantly fighting for third place, which periodically replace each other in this position - this is the Ural capital Yekaterinburg and the Siberian capital Novosibirsk. The population of these cities fluctuates around one and a half million people. Also in the top 10 are such cities - Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Samara, Rostov-on-Don, whose population is more than one million people. All these cities are classified as cities with a population of one million in the Russian Federation. Also, this category of cities, in addition to the above, includes such cities as Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Voronezh, Volgograd. Another 21 cities in our country have a population of 500,000 to 1,000,000. Other cities in the country have a smaller population.
Moscow. 
The capital of the Russian Federation with a population of 12,330,126 people. The largest city not only in Russia, but also in the world, where it takes 10th place. The city was founded in 1147. Located on the Moscow River. The largest city in Europe. 
St. Petersburg. 
Northern, cultural "capital" with a population of 5,225,690. The second most populated city in Russia. The hero city that was under blockade for 872 days during the great patriotic war. Until January 26, 1924, it was called Petrograd, until September 6, 1991, Leningrad. It was founded in 1703 by order of Peter the Great. The third city in Europe in terms of population.
Novosibirsk. 
The Siberian capital with a population of 1,584,138 people. The third most populated city in Russia, the largest in Siberia. Founded in 1893, received city status in 1903. Until 1925 it was called Novo-Nikolaevsk.
Yekaterinburg. 
The capital of the Urals with a population of 1,444,439 people. Founded November 7, 1723. From 1924 to 1991 it was called Sverdlovsk. During the reign of Catherine II, the Siberian Highway was laid through the city - the main road to the riches of Siberia - Yekaterinburg became a "window to Asia", like St. Petersburg - a "window to Europe".
Nizhny Novgorod. 
It closes the top five Russian cities in terms of population - 1,266,871 people. The city was founded in 1221 - one of the oldest cities in our country. From 1932 to 1990 it was called Gorky.
Kazan. 
Capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Population 1,216,965 people. The city was founded in 1005. The largest tourist center.
Chelyabinsk. 
Population 1,191,994. Founded in 1736. The largest industrial center of the country.
Omsk. 
City of Siberia with a population of 1,178,079 people. Founded in 1716. The second city in Siberia in terms of population. It is located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers.
Samara. 
Population 1,170,910. Founded in 1586. From 1935 to 1991, the name Kuibyshev began. The city has the highest railway station in Europe. Samara has the longest embankment in Russia.
Rostov-on-Don. 
Population 1,119,875 people. The city was founded in 1749. The city is located on the Don River. The city is called the "gates of the Caucasus", the southern capital.
Most of the Russian population is concentrated in cities. In total, there are more than 1,100 thousand of them with official status. But only 160 of them have a population of more than 100,000 people. And a tenth of them - 15 pieces - are millionaires, that is, they are home to more than one, but less than two million people. The two capitals - Moscow and St. Petersburg - are multi-million cities, that is, they are home to more than two million people. But not only these, but also other most big cities Russia deserves a special story.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia, today and in some other periods of the country's history. It is the largest settlement in the world and one of the largest in the world. Now about 12 million people live in it, and the total agglomeration, taking into account the suburbs, is even more - 15 million people. total area- about 250 square kilometers. This means that the population density is 4823 people per square kilometer. It is difficult to say when this city was founded, but the first mention of it dates back to the beginning of the 12th century.
Moscow is a multinational city. Only about 90% of its population, according to official figures, are Russians. About 1.5% are Ukrainians, the same number are Tatars, slightly less than Armenians. Half a percent - Belarusians, Azerbaijanis, Georgians. Dozens more nationalities have smaller diasporas. And although representatives of various nationalities do not always get along peacefully, Moscow has become a real home for millions of people.
St. Petersburg is often called the second capital of Russia, the northern or cultural capital, and so on. He also has many beautiful epithet names - northern Palmyra, northern Venice. And although the population of this city is significantly inferior to Moscow (5 million against 12), as well as age (3 centuries against 9), in terms of glory and significance for the country, St. Petersburg is in no way inferior to it. It is also inferior in terms of area, population density and many other parameters. But on the other hand, St. Petersburg is one of the "longest cities" - it "hugs" the Gulf of Finland.
It should be noted that St. Petersburg is unique in many respects. Of all the non-capital cities, it has the second largest population. During the years that this city was the capital of the empire, it became the most important for world culture. Hermitage, Russian Museum, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Peterhof, Kunstkamera is only small part its attractions.
The list of the largest settlements in the country continues with Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the Siberian Federal District, the most populated city in the northern part of the country. It is also a business, commercial, industrial, cultural and scientific center not only Siberia, but all of Russia.
Novosibirsk is a millionaire, but it is home to significantly less people than in the previous two cities - "only" a little more than one and a half million. At the same time, it should be taken into account that Novosibirsk was founded relatively recently - in 1893. This city is distinguished from others by a rather harsh climate with sharp transitions. In winter, temperatures can reach 50 degrees, while in summer, sometimes the bars rise to 35 degrees. The total temperature difference throughout the year can reach a record 88 degrees.
Yekaterinburg is considered not only one of the largest cities in the country, but also one of the most comfortable and comfortable for life. It is the center of the Ural Federal District and is often called the capital of the Urals.
Ekaterinburg can be attributed to the ancient cities of the country. After all, it was founded in 1723 and received a name in honor of Empress Catherine the First. AT Soviet time was renamed Sverdlovsk, but in 1991 returned its name.
This is the case when Veliky Novgorod, older and titled, is significantly inferior to its younger namesake - Nizhny Novgorod. Residents of Russia often call him simply Lower, for brevity and not to be confused with the Great.
The city was founded in 1221 and during this time became the administrative center of the Nizhny Novgorod Federal District, a major economic, industrial and cultural center, which is home to 1,200 thousand people.
Kazan is the sixth city in the ranking in terms of population, but in many ways it surpasses even larger settlements. Not without reason, it is called the third capital of Russia and even officially registered this brand. She also has several unofficial titles, for example, "The capital of all the Tatars of the world" or "the capital of Russian federalism."
This city with more than thousand years of history was founded in 1005 and recently celebrated such a major anniversary. Interestingly, the decline in population, which affected almost all cities, even many millionaires, did not affect Kazan, and it continues to increase its population. Also notable is National composition- almost equally Russians and Tatars, approximately 48% each, as well as a few Chuvash, Ukrainians and Mari.
Many people know this city from the song "Ah, Samara-town". But they forget that in terms of size, this "town" ranks seventh in terms of population. If we talk about the agglomeration, then it is much larger than that of many other cities, and has 2.5 million inhabitants, which is the third largest in the country, after Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Samara was founded in 1586 as a guard fortress by decree of Tsar Fedor. The location of the city turned out to be successful, and the city grew every year. AT Soviet years it was renamed Kuibyshev, but then returned original name.
The internet is full of jokes about the toughest city in the country. A new round was opened by the fall of a meteorite, which occurred just in its center. But not everyone knows that this city is the most compact metropolis in the country, one of the leading metallurgical centers, a city with excellent roads. In addition, it is in the TOP-15 cities of Russia in terms of living standards, TOP-20 in terms of environmental development, TOP-5 in terms of the number of new buildings put into operation. It even ranks first in terms of housing affordability. And all this concerns the "harsh" Chelyabinsk.
It is worth noting that the city continues to develop. Until recently, it was ranked ninth in the ranking, and now it has risen to eighth with a population of 1,170 thousand people. Its national composition is quite diverse. Most- 86% are Russians, another 5% are Tatars, 3% are Bashkirs, 1.5% are Ukrainians, 0.6% are Germans, and so on.
Omsk is the ninth most populated city in the Russian Federation, but it has not always been this way. When the small fortress was founded in 1716, only a few thousand people lived in it. But now there are more than 1,166 thousand of them. But, unlike many other millionaire cities, the Omsk agglomeration is extremely small - only about 20 thousand.
Like many other cities in Russia, representatives of various nationalities live in this city. Most of all, of course, Russians - 89%, another 3.5 - Kazakhs, 2% each - Ukrainians and Tatars, 1.5% - Germans.
Rostov-on-Don, like Nizhny Novgorod, which we talked about above, has its own "namesake" - Veliky Rostov. But the Great is significantly inferior to it in size: Rostov-on-Don, albeit the last number, is included in the TOP-10 largest cities in Russia, while the Great has only about 30 thousand inhabitants, although it is several times older.
Now you know which one is the best Big city in Russia, where it is located and how many people live in it. But in addition to the ten listed in the country, there are five more millionaires: Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Vladimir and Voronezh. The rest are trying very hard to enter this prestigious list, and some may soon succeed.
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