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Nikol’sk

City in Penza, Russia

Overview

Nikol'sk is a small, peaceful town in Russia's Penza region, celebrated for its surrounding pine forests and glass-making history. The city offers a glimpse of authentic Russian provincial life, with a relaxed pace and welcoming atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Penza
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
53.72°, 46.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$775
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$350
Cashless
45
English
15
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-11.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-39.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
591 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.

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