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Kurush
City in Dagestan, Russia
Overview
Kurush is a high-mountain village in Dagestan, Russia, and is renowned as the highest permanently inhabited settlement in Europe. It offers unique scenery, rich Avar culture, and warm hospitality amid the dramatic Caucasus mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Dagestan
Population
7,298
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
41.28°, 47.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$548
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
8
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-22.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
374 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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