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Experts to study Arctic residents' opinions on quality of life in the region
Residents of the Russian Arctic region are invited to take part in a sociological survey to study public opinion on the processes taking place in the macroregion. The study, conducted by the Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA), consists of two stages.
- Online survey. All adult residents of Arctic cities and other populated areas of the Russian Federation are invited to participate in October 2024.
— Survey (in person and by telephone) — during November 2024.
First of all, the study is aimed at studying and identifying subjective assessments of the quality of life in the Russian Arctic, general ideas about life in the Arctic, intentions to stay or move to other regions. Problem areas that contribute to migration in the context of various social groups.
The survey also aimed to study the residents' perception of the government's policy in the Russian Arctic. To do this, we will measure satisfaction with the developments in various areas where progress in improving the quality of life of the population is important, including health care, education, labor relations, social protection, support for entrepreneurship, housing and utilities, interregional support. . Internal transport, ecology, tourism and recreation, agriculture and other areas.
— The survey results also show the level of public awareness of the implementation of the Russian Arctic development strategy as a whole and individual support instruments, such as the "Arctic Hectares" and "Arctic Mortgage" programs. We will find out how aware respondents are of plans to support indigenous peoples of the North (providing subsidies for the construction of slaughterhouses, trade and logistics centers, processing plants, purchasing equipment) and support entrepreneurs (resident status). "Russian Arctic" provides recreation and health improvement for children from the Arctic region at resorts in the south of Russia, PORA reports.
Experts will study the population's perception of the "Comprehensive Arctic Subsidy", which covers a set of measures for the development of the Northern Sea Route, Arctic economic growth centers, and the development of social infrastructure in closed administrative regions.
The final set of questions was designed to assess the survey participants' thoughts on public-private partnership issues and their knowledge of the work of the non-profit sector. How respondents assess the contribution of large corporations and government institutions to development and improving people's living standards.
Residents of the Arctic regions of the Russian Federation can take part in the survey at the link.
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