There are several eternal problems in Russia. The first is fools, and the second is also known. The roads of Volgograd have long become a symbol of corruption, because in many popular ratings they are read as the most "killed" in the country. But is it that simple? There is nothing that could be judged unambiguously. The problem of broken roads, although it exists, is being gradually solved.
Kingdom of Yam
There are many cities in Russia with roads of disgusting quality. Pits, potholes, bumps and even the consequences of multiple patching - all this clearly does not make them better. The roads of Volgograd are one of the worst in the country, which is very surprising for a large regional center.
Of course, not all roads here are so bad. The fact is that for a millionaire, such a condition of the roadway is simply unacceptable. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the furious inhabitants of Volgograd call themselves "subjects of the Kingdom of Yam."
If you look at the map of the "killed" roads, then behind the red marks you can not see the city itself. Reviews about the roads of Volgograd are mixed. Someone believes that the highways are in a terrible state, some agree with these, if only they would not become worse. Some drivers are completely confident in the perfect condition of the roadway. As they say, how many people - so many opinions.
In order to understand the real state of affairs, you can resort to tricks. An indicator of terrible roads is the number of cars worked as a taxi in the secondary market, as well as their condition. Do not pay attention to the dry numbers, you need to remember that this is a city with a million people. If you take this into account, then there are not so many similar cars on sale.
Patching - forever
Volgograd roads rarely close for major repairs. As a rule, the service life of the roadway is increased by patching. It is relatively cheap and saves for a while. In Volgograd patching is almost eternal. It is carried out in any weather and at any time of the year, which in itself is a violation of the technology of road construction.
Roads become bad not only because of the pits, but also from such repairs. The car is sensitive to any irregularities, and partial asphalting often contributes to the roughness of the canvas. Permanent hills on the roads harm the car to the same extent as a hollow unnoticed by the driver. Such roads cannot even be given a satisfactory rating.
No roads paint the streets
Volgograd, as a rule, leaves a good impression on tourists. However, not everything is so good here. Each city has a common tradition - to repair only those streets and roads that are closer to the center and public authorities. The logic is clear - tourists do not see bad roads and old streets. Deputies and officials move only along the "front" streets, which is called "creating a positive image of the city." This is an erroneous approach: the same as sticking up the ruins with posters with images of entire houses. This is not a solution to the problem and not even a delay, but an ordinary dispersal of budget funds and lies.
The streets of Volgograd, located away from the center, have not only not been repaired for a long time, they are often just a primer. In Volgograd, a significant area is occupied by the private sector, in which there are no roads at all. Dirt roads with holes can not be called as such. This is the very side of Volgograd, which not everyone sees.
Reviews
Speaking honestly and extremely objectively, in Russia reviews about any roads and in any city will be mostly negative. Russian citizens live in this country and see what foreign tourists will never notice. Reviews about the roads of Volgograd are almost all negative. Rare positive quotes occur during the pre-election race, when deputies massively repaired the roads in the city. There are mixed reviews during the period of the state programs. The worst people say about roads are the residents of Volgograd.
