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Shlissel’burg

City in Leningrad, Russia

Overview

Shlisselburg is a small, historic town at the head of the Neva River, renowned for its UNESCO-listed Oreshek Fortress and picturesque riverside views. The city combines tranquil small-town life with significant cultural and wartime history, making it an offbeat destination near St. Petersburg.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Leningrad
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
59.95°, 31.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$872
Local Cost
$522
Local Income
$350
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
4.3°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
-45.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
838 mm
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
385.0
Airport
LED
Distance
46 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 45/100.

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