Ruble, dollar, and yuan: who will Kirov residents trust with their savings

      Residents of Kirov who participated in the SuperJob survey prioritized currencies for savings. The ruble received the most votes, 55%. The dollar was chosen by 36% of respondents. As for European and Chinese currencies, opinions were almost evenly split: 22% preferred the euro, while 21% chose the yuan.

      The survey also recorded gender differences. Male respondents were more likely than females to recommend dollars, euros, and yuans for savings.

      The age breakdown showed a diversity of preferences. Among Kirov residents under 35, the dollar and euro are more popular (39% and 29%) than in the 45+ age group (where these figures are lower). At the same time, older citizens (45+) chose the ruble 57% of the time, while the 35-45 age group stood out with a higher proportion of yuan supporters at 22%.

      Responses also varied significantly depending on education level. Respondents with higher education more frequently chose the ruble (56%) compared to those with secondary vocational education (41%). The same trend holds for the dollar: 37% versus 32%. Meanwhile, graduates of technical schools and colleges showed much less interest in the yuan (8%), while among university-educated specialists, this figure was 23%.

      Income analysis showed that as salaries increase, Kirov residents' preference for the ruble, dollar, and euro grows. At the same time, the proportion of those advising to save in yuans is higher among citizens with a monthly income of 100,000 to 150,000 rubles.

      During the survey, Kirov residents were also asked to name the most reliable currency for storing savings (one option could be chosen). The distribution of responses was as follows: 32% named the ruble, 14% the dollar, and 9% the euro.