Greenpeace Russia recently conducted an important nationwide environmental assessment in the area of recycling for the entire territory of the Russian Federation. The study aimed to assess the state of recycling activities in Russia’s most populous cities. Greenpeace then classified these cities according to their respective performances in the area of environmental services. Focusing on cities with more than 150.000 inhabitants, the study evaluated these municipalities according to their performances with separate collection systems for recyclables. The study conducted its analysis in close to 160 cities across the entire Russian Federation.