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Shikhany

City in Saratov, Russia

Overview

Shikhany is a small, quiet town in the Saratov region of Russia, historically known as a former closed town with significant military history. Today, it is a peaceful residential community with access to the scenic Volga River and a relaxed pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Saratov
Population
5,155
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
52.12°, 47.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$533
Local Cost
$348
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.9°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
482 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
BWO
Distance
47 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.

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