Poverty in the Leningrad Region hit a record low of 5.4% last year. The area ranks second in the Northwestern Federal District for its success in fighting poverty. It also stands seventh among all Russian regions with the smallest share of residents living below the poverty line.
Governor Alexander Drozdenko told the regional Legislative Assembly he aims to reduce poverty to 4.6% in the next few years. Recently, more people from St. Petersburg have started looking for jobs in the Leningrad Region. Women receive job offers in the region more often than men do.
The minimum wage in the Leningrad Region rose to 23,800 rubles starting January 1, 2025.
Governor Alexander Drozdenko told the regional Legislative Assembly he aims to reduce poverty to 4.6% in the next few years. Recently, more people from St. Petersburg have started looking for jobs in the Leningrad Region. Women receive job offers in the region more often than men do.
The minimum wage in the Leningrad Region rose to 23,800 rubles starting January 1, 2025.
