Ruse

Gross domestic product, wages, and pensions continue to grow relatively rapidly, which is reflected in a reduction in the level of poverty in the district. Employment continues to grow and is significantly above average, while the educational structure of the workforce remains good. Domestic and foreign investment are growing slowly but remain relatively high. The share of first-class roads and the quality of road surfaces remain above average. Of the local taxes considered, only the average rate on motor vehicles is low. The region maintains relatively stable financial independence.

The aging of the population is pronounced. The region performs relatively well in educational indicators, with relatively high student results. Healthcare suffers from a shortage of medical doctors, especially general practitioners. The number of registered crimes is relatively high, but the clearance rate is high. The main reasons for the region's poor environmental rating are the large volume of household waste generated and the small forest area. Cultural life is intense, but tourism is underdeveloped.

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