Russians Less Interested in Wealth Despite Higher Thresholds
A survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) reveals that despite a significant increase in the perceived threshold for wealth, most Russians no longer prioritize wealth as a life goal, with 40% stating they do not consider it a personal objective. The study highlights regional and demographic differences in income expectations, with Moscow's threshold exceeding 547,000 rubles monthly.
Consensus
- The perceived threshold for wealth among Russians has significantly increased over the past 20 years.
- The median monthly income considered necessary for a wealthy lifestyle in Russia is now around 393,000 rubles nationwide.
- In Moscow, the threshold exceeds 547,000 rubles per month.
- 40% of Russians do not consider wealth a life goal.
- Income expectations vary significantly by region, with higher thresholds in major cities and lower ones in rural areas.
- People aged 35–44 have the highest income expectations at 464,000 rubles per month.
- Men tend to report higher income thresholds than women.
- Younger people are more optimistic about achieving wealth than older generations.
- The shift reflects a growing preference for stability and security over wealth accumulation.
Points of divergence
- The article claims that Russian incomes have grown significantly over the past 25 years while American incomes have declined, but this is disputed by the source, which states that U.S. median personal income actually increased from $21,930 in 2001 to $45,140 in 2024, refuting the claim of American 'poverty'. — tg_theinsider
Coverage (2 sources)
- Happiness is not in money: why Russians no longer want to be rich — Вечерняя Москва
- Fake RIA Novosti: Russians have become richer in the last 25 years, while Americans have become poorer — The Insider