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Desnogorsk
City in Smolensk, Russia
Overview
Desnogorsk is a small, purpose-built city in Smolensk Oblast, known for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the Desna River. It was established primarily for workers of the local nuclear power plant and features Soviet-era architecture alongside tranquil natural spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Smolensk
Population
24,618
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
54.15°, 33.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$882
Local Cost
$506
Local Income
$350
Cashless
56
English
15
Temperature
5.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
762 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
597.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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