Zapolyarnyy
City in Murmansk, Russia
Overview
Zapolyarnyy is a small mining city located in Russia's Far North, close to the border with Norway. The city is known for its dramatic Arctic surroundings, mining heritage, and resilient local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Murmansk
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
69.42°, 30.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$900
Local Cost
$502
Local Income
$420
Cashless
60
English
15
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
10.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
764 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KKN
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 42/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.