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Plesetsk
City in Arkhangelsk, Russia
Overview
Plesetsk, a small town in the Arkhangelsk region, is best known as the gateway to Russia's historic spaceport. With under 9,000 residents, it blends modest Soviet-era architecture and close-knit community life, surrounded by taiga forests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Arkhangelsk
Population
8,804
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
62.71°, 40.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$705
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$275
Cashless
35
English
10
Temperature
1.1°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
-47.2°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
849 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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