At the end of 2018, one Russian accounted for an average of 25.8 square meters. m of residential premises. In 2017, this figure was 25.2 square meters. m, and in 1995 - only 18 square meters. m
It is noted that this value is calculated by dividing the area of the entire housing stock of the country by the number of permanent residents.
Also, according to the report of the statistical service, there is an increase in the average size of an apartment in Russia: in 2018, it amounted to 55.7 square meters. m, while in 2017 and 2016 the area of apartments was estimated at 55.3 and 54.9 square meters, respectively.
In July, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to work out a mechanism for providing low-income families with public housing.