The first public census in Russia conducted after the collapse of the Soviet Union shows that many of the 17,000 cities listed on the map are essentially uninhabited. Vladimir Sukolin, head of the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, told reporters in Moscow today that this news has significantly shocked the new Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, as urban needs such as fuel and electricity have still been supplied to these non-existent cities until now. Providing necessities to these cities with a population of zero is essentially a waste of the country's budget. Mr. Sukolin added that most of these abandoned villages are located in a region in the northwest and central European part of European Russia and have a registered population of 169,000.
The First Public Census in Russia Reveals Many Cities on the Map Are Essentially Uninhabited
The first census in post-Soviet Russia reveals that many cities on the map are uninhabited, shocking Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov. This situation highlights a significant waste of resources as urban necessities have been supplied to these nonexistent areas. The findings raise concerns about budget management in Russia.
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📰 What Happened
The first public census in post-Soviet Russia revealed that many cities are uninhabited, shocking Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov. This discovery indicates a significant waste of resources as necessities have been supplied to these non-existent areas.
- The census identified 17,000 cities, many of which are essentially uninhabited.
- The registered population of these abandoned areas totals 169,000.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has faced numerous challenges in accurately assessing its population and urban needs, leading to potential mismanagement of resources.
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