The population of Rostov-on-Don today is more than 1 million 100 thousand. It confidently occupies the tenth position in the list of Russian cities in terms of the number of inhabitants. The millionth resident was born in 1987, thanks to which Rostov passed into the status of a millionaire city. The population of the city of Rostov-on-Don is about 25% of the inhabitants of the entire Rostov region.
Composition of population
The ethnic composition of the city has always been in the center of attention of the authorities, but the constant mention in local newspapers that the city is multinational did not clarify the matter. For the first time, the inhabitants of the city were able to find out about their national composition only in 1991, according to the results of the population census, when the information was published.
The population of Rostov-on-Don consists mainly of Russians,which is about 90%. The rest of the inhabitants of the city are of Ukrainian, Armenian, Jewish, Belarusian, Greek, Georgian, Tatar, Korean, Moldavian, Gypsy, Mordovian, Udmurt, German origin. In total, there are about 105 nationalities in Rostov. This includes the nationality of the Scythian, to which 30 residents of the city identified themselves (according to the results of the last census), answering a question about nationality.
Natural decline
Today, the population of Rostov-on-Don is constantly increasing due to the following factor: there is a significant increase in migration, which exceeds natural growth.
However, the natural decline of local residents far exceeds the natural increase. This fact is associated with high mortality, which extends to the generation that has not reached retirement age, this is especially reflected in the male part of the city's population. Myocardial infarction, strokes, oncological diseases carry a high percentage of human mortality.
According to these statistics, road accidents and injuries take a significant place. The unhe althy lifestyle of Rostovites - smoking and alcoholism - also affects mortality. Reproduction of the population through natural growth is not ensured due to the low birth rate.
Population issues
Why is this happening in the city of Rostov-on-Don? Its population is experiencing material difficulties, which is why they cannot afford their own housing, and if there is no housing, then what kind of children can there be?Also, the city does not have a sufficient number of preschool institutions, young families do not want to have children at all or want to have no more than one. Therefore, the main reason for not wanting to have at least two children lies in the difficulties of placing a child in a kindergarten.
But recently there has been an increase in the number of kindergartens, so there will probably be one less problem. In the meantime, Rostov-on-Don, whose population is growing only due to the migration influx, is a city in which the death rate prevails over the birth rate.
Toward nightfall, the population of the city decreases sharply
Despite the fact that the city is a millionaire, residents of the surrounding rural areas, as well as smaller cities, flock here every day to work. There are jobs for Aksai, Novocherkassk, Shakhty, Bataisk residents. Why is that? The fact is that the city of Rostov-on-Don attracts the population of the surrounding area with more competitive salaries.
Table of population growth dynamics
The following table shows the rate of population growth in recent years in the city of Rostov-on-Don. The population of 2014 has an increase of 6 thousand people. In 2015, an increase is also planned, in particular, due to refugees from Ukraine. The table has rounded values.
| Year | Population | Growth |
| 2013 | 1 million 104 thousand | - |
| 2014 | 1 million 110 thousand | 6k |
| 2015 | 1 million 115 thousand | 5 thousand |
Districts of the city
Rostov-on-Don is divided into eight districts. Thanks to this, quality service to people is provided and convenient operation of the infrastructure is ensured. In turn, they are divided into microdistricts, which have unofficial names. The new areas are mostly bedrooms and continue to be degraded. They have everything for a full life of Rostovites: parks, squares, shops, schools, kindergartens. Each yard is equipped with a playground, well equipped for children's games.
It is interesting that Rostovites have developed unofficial names of districts over time. If, for example, you ask a local resident how to get to the Leninsky district, then they will specify exactly where you need to go: to the Center, to the New Settlement, or to Nakhalovka? Many names originated in pre-revolutionary times and reflected the characteristics of the inhabitants of the area.
For example, Nakhalovka and the New settlement arose as a result of self-building, the city authorities could not do anything about it, except to recognize these settlements with the workers living there and introduce them into Rostov. And until now, the private sector with cozy courtyards prevails in these villages, despite the huge construction being carried out in the city. How and how do the districts of the city of Rostov-on-Don live, how many people live in them?
Voroshilovsky
212 thousand inhabitants live in the district. In its north there is an Auto Assembly Village, wherepreviously there was a factory of the same name. Here, houses were built and its workers lived, now their children live. Initially, a dacha settlement for townspeople was conceived here, but the families of workers increased and young people went to live in apartments that were given to them from production, while the old people remained in the dachas. Another village in this part of the city is Myasnikovan. It also consists of the private sector, mainly Armenians lived here.
There are six higher educational institutions, ten large industrial enterprises, four sports schools, kindergartens and schools in the region. Voroshilovsky district is central. One-room apartment here can be bought for 2.7 million rubles. The dormitory neighborhood is Severny, where most of the area's housing is located.
Railway
Located along the river, in this area of the city of Rostov-on-Don, the population is 103 thousand people. There are two stations - Main and Prigorodny. At the railroad, people living nearby work in the depot and workshops. The old village is located a little to the north and is called the Land Palace. The name comes from the house of culture of railwaymen named after Lenin. The village is still unprepossessing, with old houses nestled on the hillside, but nevertheless it is very green and clean.
Two villages, Nizhnegnilovskaya and Verkhnegnilovskaya, located on the right bank, took their name from the village, which was previously located near the city, and then became part of it. This area is considered unpromising, so young people are trying to leave it. One-room apartments cost from 1.9 million rubles.
Soviet
The second unofficial name is Western, as the district closes the city from the west. It has 170 thousand inhabitants, divided into microdistricts: ZZhM, Leventsovka, Zapadny. Leventsovka - the name of the former village, which has turned into a chic sleeping area. Shops, clinics, magnificent squares and parks, as well as schools and kindergartens are located here. Thanks to the latest finds of architects, as well as sunny colors, the houses have become an example of the complex development of the city. Industry is developed in the region, there is a chemical plant, a dairy plant, a cold store and others. The prices here are as follows: a one-room apartment starts from 2.3 million rubles.
Kirovskiy
This is the old center of Rostov. There are 66,000 inhabitants here and a greater number of administrative buildings of urban and regional significance are concentrated, as well as the headquarters of large companies, banks, and cafes. Outwardly, all the buildings look very decent. The main streets are devoid of greenery, there is a catastrophic lack of trees. In summer, it is impossible to move on hot asph alt. Another problem is the condition of the old housing. If you enter the courtyard from the main streets, you can see a great contrast - a bright facade and a shabby rear view of buildings. The cost of housing in this area is the highest - from 3 million rubles.
October and May Day
Oktyabrsky district of the city of Rostov-on-Don, whose population in 2014 was 160 thousand inhabitants, was built up in the post-war period and continues to be built up to this day. It is divided into Kamenka, Voenved, Rabochiy Gorodok. Here is the majoritymedical institutions and scientific and educational institutions (2 universities and 6 research institutes). Apartments for sale at a price of 1.7 million rubles.
Pervomaisky with 176 thousand inhabitants includes the villages of Frunze, Selmash, Ordzhonikidze and Ordzhonikidze two. They grew after the giant Rostselmash plant started operating. Previously, the private sector dominated here, but new buildings have pushed it aside. Here is the city airport, as well as the entrance to the city from Moscow. Housing - from 1.8 million rubles.
Proletarian
Located in the eastern part of the city, it has 122 thousand inhabitants. You can see the names of Berberovka and Nakhichevan. In ancient times, Armenians, intellectuals and rich merchants lived here. The contingent of the inhabitants of the district was formed as a worker, as the Krasny Aksai plant built houses for them here. Aleksandrovka is a village, a small village gave its name, today it is a beautiful microdistrict with high-rise buildings. The cost of housing: in Nakhichevan - 1.3 million, in Aleksandrovka - 1.8 million rubles.
Lenin
Consists of low-rise and run-down buildings. It has 78 thousand inhabitants. The northern part is included in the central part of the city, where 5 universities, a conservatory, large enterprises, and the Sports Palace are located. If the guests of the city go down from the center to the river, they will see frankly slum houses located here, which will not be very pleasantly surprised. New buildings here are the highest, the cost of apartments is from 2.5 million rubles, the house costs 1.5 million.
