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Baykal’sk

City in Irkutsk, Russia

Overview

Baykal'sk is a small lakeside town in Irkutsk Oblast, famous for its proximity to southern Lake Baikal and winter sports at Gorky ski resort. Once an industrial hub, it now offers stunning lake views, tranquil nature, and a gateway to Siberian adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Irkutsk
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
51.52°, 104.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$722
Local Cost
$395
Local Income
$350
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
-0.1°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-17.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-43.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
653 mm
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
Distance

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
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 52/100.

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