Yelan

City in Volgograd Oblast, Russia

Overview

Yelan is a small town in Volgograd Oblast known for its peaceful atmosphere, friendly locals, and scenic river views. The city offers visitors a glimpse into rural Russian life, alongside charming residential streets and modest amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Volgograd Oblast
Population
14,095
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
50.95°, 43.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$678
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$290
Cashless
50
English
10
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.0°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
523 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.