Lesnoy
City in Sverdlovsk, Russia
Overview
Lesnoy is a small, closed city in the Sverdlovsk region, known for its serene forest surroundings and significant role in Russia's nuclear industry. The city blends Soviet architecture with modern amenities and is an example of a quiet, community-focused Russian town.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Sverdlovsk
Population
47,994
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
57.62°, 63.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$963
Local Cost
$458
Local Income
$380
Cashless
55
English
18
Temperature
1.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-16.3°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-47.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
558 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.