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These studies showed that more than three-quarters of Muscovites (77.6%) consider the climate in their city to be more or less comfortable, while in St. Petersburg only half of the residents (52.7%) share this point of view.

The most uncomfortable time of year for both cities was winter, 65.8% of St. Petersburg residents and 41.2% of Muscovites agreed with this. Autumn also evokes negative emotions among 27.5% of Moscow residents and 14.9% of St. Petersburg residents. Spring is considered a more pleasant time of year for residents of both capitals – it causes discomfort only for 19.1% of Muscovites and 12.1% of St. Petersburg residents. Summer turned out to be the most comfortable time of the year; only 12.2% of respondents in Moscow and 7.2% in St. Petersburg dislike it.

The study revealed that unfavorable weather has a significant impact on the emotional state of residents of both capitals – 56.7% of St. Petersburg residents and 37.5% of Muscovites experienced worsening mood and depression.

Most often, this is affected by prolonged rains and high humidity – this was reported by 63.6% of Muscovites and 61% of St. Petersburg residents. Cloudy and cloudy weather causes a deterioration in the emotional state and depression in 35.6% of residents of St. Petersburg and 19.9% ​​of Moscow residents. And frosts and cold in winter affect 25.6% of St. Petersburg residents and 21.8% of Muscovites. Worsening mood due to strong winds is noted by 23.3% of residents of St. Petersburg; in Moscow there are much fewer such people, 7.9%.

To cope with such emotional challenges, the majority of respondents resort to various strategies, such as sleep (44.8% of Muscovites and 31.5% of St. Petersburg residents); drinking coffee and chocolate, visiting cafes and restaurants (35.4% of Moscow residents and 23.6% of St. Petersburg residents); playing sports (35.5% of Muscovites and 23.6% of St. Petersburg residents). Also, watching films, reading books and listening to music improves the mood of 18.7% of residents of St. Petersburg and 18.5% of Moscow residents.

However, if worsening mood and apathy become long-term or develop into depression, it is important to consult a specialist in time.

“A truly healthy lifestyle includes not only taking care of your physical well-being, but also your mental well-being. By purchasing a voluntary health insurance policy from Ingosstrakh, you will be able to choose your favorite clinics, visit the right doctors, including psychologists, and monitor your condition, including in the best clinics in St. Petersburg,” said Anastasia Skurikhina, director of the health insurance department “ Ingosstrakh”.