In H1 2017, the share of households' outstanding HPUS debt decreased as compared to the relevant indices of the last decade. Among Russian territories, the North Caucasian regions have the highest share of HPUS debt. High risks of non-payment of HPUS and electricity bills are specific to...

In June 2017, households' real disposable cash income did not change as compared to June 2016. For the first time since January 2016 (if January 2017 is not taken into account), there was no decrease in real income. In Q1 2017, the poverty rate fell relative to Q1 2015 and Q1 2016. In H1 2017,...