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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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