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Cherkessk
City in Karachay-Cherkess, Russia
Overview
Cherkessk is a small but lively city set amidst the scenic mountains of the North Caucasus. It offers a blend of local culture, lively markets, and access to regional nature. Its compact size makes it easy to explore and enjoy authentic southern Russian hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Karachay-Cherkess
Population
123,100
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
44.22°, 42.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$885
Local Cost
$452
Local Income
$310
Cashless
60
English
18
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
742 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
2
Parks
15
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
157.0
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 21 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 66/100.
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