Administrative division and the population of the Moscow region. Interesting cities of Moscow region

Moscow is a land with a rich history. It was she who became the center of the unification of Russian territories. It was from here that Dmitry Donskoi with his army went to the Battle of Kulikovo.

What are the characteristics of the modern population of the Moscow region? How are people living in this region of Russia? And what places can attract special attention of tourists here? All this will be discussed in our article.

Russia, Moscow region: the face of the region

Moscow region (unofficial name - Moscow suburbs) is the 55th in terms of area and the second largest population of the Russian Federation. The region occupies an extremely advantageous geographical position, surrounded by a dense ring of its small towns and villages, Europe's largest metropolis - Moscow. It is interesting that the oblast does not have an officially approved administrative center. Although in fact this role is performed by the Russian capital.

The population of the Moscow region today has already exceeded the 7 million mark. At the same time, it has been steadily growing since 2007. According to the level of industrial development, the region ranks second in the country, and by the volumes of the regional gross product - the third. The Moscow region is a very attractive region for both investments and qualified workforce.

As a result of the last two years, the Moscow region tops the rating of the most comfortable regions of Russia. This rating is annually compiled by the "Profile" magazine, taking into account the standard of living of the population, the rates of economic development and general economic dynamics.

The main demographic indicators of the region

Moscow is one of the few regions of Russia that boasts a steady growth in the number of its residents. Thus, the population of the Moscow Region as of 2016 is 7.3 million people.

Mortality in the region continues to exceed birth rates, but in recent years there has been a tendency to reduce it. Nevertheless, the population of the Moscow region is growing, mainly due to active external migration. The total population growth in the region for the period from 2005 to 2012 was about 10%.

The average (expected) life expectancy in the region is also increasing. If in 2000 it was only 65 years, then in 2016 - 71 years.

Most of the region's population lives in cities and towns. The level of urbanization in the region reached 80%. The village near Moscow dies out, and this is perhaps the most acute demographic problem of the region. Today in the Moscow region there are 327 villages without a single resident.

Age, ethnic structure of the population and employment

According to the latest census, there are more women in the Moscow region than men. The approximate ratio of the sexes is as follows: 52 by 48%. And in cities this advantage is even more significant.

The population of the Moscow region mainly consists of Russians (about 93%). Numerous here are also Ukrainians, Armenians, Tatars, Byelorussians and Uzbeks. Recently, labor migrants from Moldova, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan most readily come to this region of Russia.

The total number of labor resources in the region is estimated by experts in 4.1 million people. The unemployment rate in the region by Russian standards is low: 2.7%.

Administrative division of the region

The territory of the Moscow region is divided into 29 administrative districts. The largest (by population) is Odintsovo district, and the smallest - Lotoshinsky. In addition, five ZATO (administrative-territorial entities of a closed type) are allocated in the region: Voskhod, Vlasiha, Krasnoznamensk, Star City and Molodezhny.

In the Moscow region today there are 76 cities. The largest of them are Balashikha, Podolsk, Khimki, Korolev and Mytischi. Cities across the region are very unevenly dispersed. With the distance from Moscow, their number is noticeably decreasing.

It is interesting that some cities of the Moscow region are older than the capital itself. For example, Volokolamsk was founded in the first half of the 12th century.

The most interesting cities of the Moscow region

The suburbs are an amazing land with a beautiful nature, the remains of ancient fortresses and fortifications, numerous monuments of architecture and ancient manors. Below are listed the five most interesting cities in the region that tourists should visit first. It:

• Kolomna with the remnants of an ancient stone kremlin.
• Sergiev Posad with a stunning monument of antiquity - the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra.
• Zaraysk is a real Russian province with numerous wooden houses.
• Zvenigorod with its white-stone monastery of the XIV century.
• Podolsk, which is one of the main architectural wonders - the Znamensky Church.

Pushkin district of the Moscow region: general characteristics

This area is located to the north of Moscow, in the basin of the Klyazma River. It was founded in 1929. The population of the district is about 180 thousand people. The administrative center is the ancient city of Pushkino.

The region is famous for its educational institutions and their large number. There are five universities, four colleges and 46 general education schools.

Pushkin district of the Moscow region is considered one of the cleanest in the region in terms of ecology. Indeed, there is not a single large industrial enterprise here that could pollute air or water. In addition, almost 50% of the territory of the Pushkin district is covered with forests.