7 best areas of Chelyabinsk to live in

Initially, the Leninsky district was created as a military-industrial complex, so in Soviet times it was secret for a long time. Today, the bulk of its population are workers, so consider this if you plan to move.As for the pluses, the most beautiful lake of the city "Smolino" is located here and new microdistricts with modern infrastructure are being built. The cheapest way to buy an apartment here is on the secondary market (for example, a two-room apartment will cost about 1.7 million rubles). A huge minus of the Leninsky district is a high level of crime. The ecological situation is bad, no works on planting greenery in this part of the city are carried out and are not planned.

We recommend the Traktorozavodskoy district to those who are looking for a stable job at one of the many enterprises. More than 80% of the population are factory workers and their families. It is convenient that you can get from here to the city center by public transport in 10-15 minutes. There is little greenery in this area, there are no park areas. But housing here is cheaper when compared with the center. By the way, the first metro station will be located in this area. True, in Chelyabinsk it has been under construction for more than 18 years. The only thing that is “alarming” is the actively developing industry. On the one hand, it creates new jobs, and on the other hand, it negatively affects the environmental situation.

The Soviet district is often called "transitional", because it connects the working Traktorozavodskaya and the rather prestigious Central districts. On the one hand, there are many industrial enterprises, and on the other hand, there are cultural centers, sports grounds, universities and schools. In this area there is a railway station, which is one of the three best in Russia. With new buildings, the situation is worse. Almost the entire area of ​​the district has been built up, therefore, mainly secondary housing is being sold. There are no major downsides. The environmental situation is slightly better than average, the prices for apartments are affordable, there are jobs. On the territory of the district there are two lakes, but they are heavily polluted, and the Shershnevskoye reservoir.

If you want to live away from the center of Chelyabinsk, then choose the Metallurgical District. It is located in the north of the city and resembles an isolated settlement (it is often called a "city within a city"). There are many health and cultural centers here. Particularly pleased with the many parks, squares and green spaces. Despite the huge number of factories, the environment here is quite good. In the Metallurgical region there is a real natural wealth - the Kashtak pine forest, washed by the river. A big plus is the lowest housing prices. However, it will take at least 30-35 minutes to get to the center of Chelyabinsk.

The Kalininsky district is located near the center, public transport runs regularly here, many shops and shopping and entertainment centers are open. It is well suited for families with children, as there are many schools, kindergartens and additional education institutions. It is the largest region in terms of population. Now mass construction continues here, with both residential and non-residential buildings being built. There are a huge number of enterprises in the Kalininsky district, so the environmental situation is not the best. Of the minuses, it is also worth highlighting the poor condition of roads and sidewalks, the lack of parking spaces, and dirty streets.

We recommend choosing the Central District of Chelyabinsk for living for those who want to always stay in the very center of city life. The infrastructure is very developed in this area, so many shops, sports and playgrounds, schools and libraries are open. Here are the main attractions of the city, including buildings of architectural value. The largest university in the Chelyabinsk region, SUSU, was opened. However, there are also disadvantages, which include an abundance of old buildings and an acute shortage of parking spaces. The ecological situation, despite the presence of several parks, leaves much to be desired. There are no problems with transport even in the evening.

Kurchatovsky is the youngest district of Chelyabinsk. There are almost no factories, relatively clean air and a huge building area. They build modern residential complexes and entire cottage settlements. Despite the remoteness from the city center, housing here is bought up at lightning speed even at the construction stage. Part of the area is literally in the forest, and this is a huge plus. Excellent infrastructure, with special attention paid to the development of sports. However, this area cannot be called budget-friendly for living. Keep in mind that housing prices here are higher than in other parts of the city, but it's worth it. As for the minuses, they include public transport. The fact is that in the evening buses and trams run rarely, so you can get to the city center or back with only a few transfers.