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Staraya Poltavka
City in Volgograd Oblast, Russia
Overview
Staraya Poltavka is a tranquil rural settlement and the administrative center of its district, offering visitors an authentic taste of Russian small-town life. The town is surrounded by steppe landscapes and provides a laid-back atmosphere with limited but genuine local amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Volgograd Oblast
Population
4,042
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
50.48°, 46.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$528
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-9.3°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-37.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
407 mm
Internet Speed
213 Mbps
Upload
264 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 2 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 50/100.
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