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Gagarin
City in Smolensk, Russia
Overview
Gagarin is a small Russian city renowned for being the birthplace of Yuri Gagarin, the world's first cosmonaut. The city blends Soviet-era charm with riverside relaxation and reaches into Smolensk's lush countryside. Visitors are welcomed by quiet streets, friendly locals, and pockets of space history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Smolensk
Population
25,374
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
55.55°, 35.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$874
Local Cost
$477
Local Income
$300
Cashless
55
English
20
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.7°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
766 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
279.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 60/100.
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