Kolyvan’

City in Novosibirsk, Russia

Overview

Kolyvan' is a small urban locality near Novosibirsk, known for its historical saltworks and peaceful atmosphere. It offers a genuine Siberian town experience, with welcoming locals and a slow pace of life. The town is best for travelers seeking to explore off-the-beaten-path Russia and traditional village culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Novosibirsk
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
55.31°, 82.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$724
Local Cost
$378
Local Income
$250
Cashless
50
English
10
Temperature
0.4°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-18.5°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-49.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
517 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
OVB
Distance
31 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.