Kuznetsk
City in Penza, Russia
Overview
Kuznetsk is a charming mid-sized city in the Penza region with a strong industrial heritage and a welcoming local community. Surrounded by rivers and gentle hills, it offers an authentic glimpse into provincial Russian life. With calm streets and a friendly pace, visitors experience both cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Penza
Population
78,390
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
53.12°, 46.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$713
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$270
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
4.2°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
-11.5°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-38.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
557 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
4
Parks
9
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
93.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.