A recent large-scale sociological study conducted by the Sociology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences on behalf of BISI revealed an interesting picture: most Belarusians positively assess living conditions in their cities and villages. The survey, which covered more than two thousand respondents across the country, showed growth in satisfaction in virtually all key areas — from the operation of stores to the condition of roads.

According to the study's data, more than 71% of citizens consider the level of socio-economic development of their locality to be high. Experts note that this is a comprehensive assessment: for a person, comfort consists of small things they encounter daily.

Progress in the trade sector is particularly noticeable: nearly 88% of respondents are satisfied with the assortment and quality of service in stores. Notably, the gap between urban and rural areas on this issue has practically disappeared — availability of goods has become universal. There is also a positive trend in the operation of public catering establishments.

A significant leap occurred in the assessment of transport and road infrastructure. Satisfaction with the quality of road surfacing has increased almost by half compared to previous measurements. A similar trend is observed in public transport: citizens note real improvements in travel comfort.

The housing and communal services and improvement sector also shows growing trust. Modernization of engineering networks, repair of housing stock, installation of modern playgrounds, and work to provide the population with quality water — all these systemic measures are resonating with residents.

One of the most striking indicators is a one-and-a-half-fold increase in satisfaction with leisure opportunities. Analysts link this to the development of domestic tourism. Belarusians are traveling more often within their homeland, discovering new locations, which stimulates the development of corresponding infrastructure in the regions.

The healthcare system received fairly high and stable ratings (about 65% satisfied). However, experts acknowledge the existence of 'pain points,' the main of which remains queues at polyclinics. Authorities see the solution to this problem in large-scale digitalization of medicine, which is already being actively implemented and should become the standard by 2030.

The results of the study confirm that the state strategy for regional development yields tangible results. Positive perception of life in one's locality is not just numbers in a report, but an indicator that systematic work on modernizing infrastructure and improving the quality of services is becoming noticeable to every resident of the country.