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Petrozavodsk
City in Karelia, Russia
Overview
Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia, is a scenic city on the western shore of Lake Onega. Known for its laid-back vibe, beautiful embankment, and blend of Russian and Karelian culture, the city offers a peaceful alternative to Russia's larger metropolises.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Karelia
Population
279,190
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
61.78°, 34.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$974
Local Cost
$565
Local Income
$480
Cashless
85
English
30
Temperature
2.6°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
-11.0°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-45.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
126
Coworking
1
Cafes
65
Nightlife
17
Parks
43
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PES
Distance
15 km
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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 11 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 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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