The war in Ukraine caused the sharp development of poor regions of the Russian Federation - FT

Russia pours "huge sums" into the economy by orders for its army. Even pensioners are hired in poor regions, and the average monthly salary in the aggressor country is beating records. Russian poor regions are experiencing a boom thanks to the war in Ukraine. This is stated in Financial Times from July 14. The salary of the Russian plant Anton plant has tripled from 2022 - from about 40 to 120 thousand rubles.

The 37-year-old Russian has no doubt that he would not receive so much money if there were no full-scale invasion of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. Russia is preparing for a long war, translating the economy to military rails. Public arms, fuel, food and clothing for fighters pour "huge sums". The media noted that this has already led to a boom - according to experts, in 2024 the Russian economy will increase by 3%.

Most of these consequences of the war will be observed in the regions as Chuvashia, where Soviet factories have now been revived and transferred to 24 -hour work. Anton said that his metallurgical plant increased sharply in the fall of 2022. According to experts, then the Kremlin was convinced that the war would not end quickly. Plants across the Russian Federation began to reorient themselves to military needs.

If, before the start of a full -scale war in Chuvashi, seven plants were performed for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, then in October 2022 such became 36. Anton plant took up only a few defense orders, but filled the gaps in civilian production. In 2023, industrial production increased in almost 60% of Russian regions. Chuvashia factories produced 27% more products than a year earlier. The increase in production has led to hasty hiring.

By August 2023, the unemployment rate in Chuvashia decreased to 2. 2%. In addition, the enterprises raised wages - the average monthly salary in December last year reached a record 68 657 rubles. Due to the demand for enterprise skills, even in elderly workers, so pensioners began to return to factories. The interviews began to pass easier, and the bosses are more ready for compromises. However, inflation has increased together with salaries.

Since the start of a full -scale war, prices throughout Russia have increased by more than 21%, and the cost of products has increased even faster. At the same time, Anton shared that he felt that his purchasing power had increased. Sociologists predict that this effect will increase the support of war among Russians. It is reported that about 2. 5 million Russians work in the defense sector. However, many more citizens are employed in other industries, which were also pushed by war in Ukraine.

In particular, it is a textile industry. Also, relatives of Russian invaders receive a lot of money. Several employees from Chuvashi said that they did not expect a boom due to war. However, they plan to use this best. "We have to work as long as there is an opportunity," one of them said. We will remind, analysts informed that despite economic growth in Russia is not very joyful "picture of the future".