Based on the (API) used in Central Asian countries, which was introduced in the USSR in 1991. It "for the five substances found in the highest
concentrations in relation to their degree of hazardousness. Air pollution is deemed to be very
high, if the aggregate API exceeds 14; high, if 14 > API >7; relatively high, if 7 > API > 5;
low, if API is < 5."
The figures refer to the cities with API over 7.
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Number of highly polluted cities in Russia 2010-2022
The number of cities with a high and very high air pollution level in Russia increased in 2022. In that year, 129 cities with an atmospheric pollution index over seven points were recorded nationwide, 7 more than in 2021.
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