The Institute of Regional Information has compiled a rating of Russian regions by the quality of life. According to the study, since 2006 the Kaliningrad region lost 11 positions moving from the 14th place to the 25th. On the other hand, in Q1 2009 Kaliningrad was only 30th, so compared to the previous year the relative standard of living in the region has improved. Read full text at Kaliningrad RDA website... [1]