Kommersant newspaper published an article, which has interesting stats about the income of Moscovitans in 2006.

It turns out the average income in 2006 was 365 832 Roubles (about $13 549 US or about $1120 per month - 22.5% higher than in 2005 and more than 300% higher than in 2001).

More than 30% Moscovitans have income of more than $1000 US per month, and the top 10% earn more than $5000 US per month.

13% of Moscovitans live below the poverty line ($100 / month and less).

Photo by Sasha Reshetilov


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