Studying the level and quality of life of the population on the example of Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region

Abstract

The authors analysed the system of measures at the federal and local levels aimed at improving the standard of living of the population in such areas as transport system development, affordable housing, demography, medicine, and salary. We conducted an empirical study using a survey method to determine the satisfaction of residents of Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region, with the quality of life in the city and to identify the most pressing issues, the solution of which will help improve the standard of living of the city population. 330 adult men and women, residents of Magnitogorsk, differing in social status, participated in the survey (in the form of a questionnaire). Ultimately, the authors concluded that the quality of life in Magnitogorsk is low. Many residents are dissatisfied with the environmental situation in the city, the quality of medical care and financial income. This indicates that it is necessary to pursue a social policy aimed at solving these problems. At the same time, the majority of respondents highly appreciate the opportunities for a comfortable life: relatively cheap property, a sufficient number of places in kindergartens and schools, a fairly high level of professional education, employment and career opportunities.

Keywords

• standard of living
• quality of life
• urban population
• medical care
• housing
• employment
• professional education