Early in its history, the Ivanovo region was a melting pot between different populations like Russians, Europeans, Asians, and others.

The climate of Ivanovo Oblast is continental, with long, cold winters, and short, warm summers.

Since 1991, CPSU has lost all power, when the head of the oblast administration, and eventually the governor, was appointed/elected alongside an elected regional parliament.

[19] Vital statistics for 2022:[20][21]Total fertility rate (2022):[22] 1.37 children per woman Life expectancy (2021):[23] Total — 69.02 years (male — 64.03, female — 73.86) Ethnic composition (2010):[17] Christianity is the largest religion in Ivanovo Oblast.

In addition, 28.1% of the population declares to be "spiritual but not religious", 12.9% is atheist, and 1.3% follows other religions or did not give an answer to the question.