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Yoshkar-Ola
City in Mari El, Russia
Overview
Yoshkar-Ola is the capital of the Mari El Republic, famous for its lively red-brick architecture and European-inspired squares. The city blends Russian and Mari cultural influences, creating a unique urban atmosphere in central Russia. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Mari El
Population
285,218
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
56.64°, 47.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$809
Local Cost
$482
Local Income
$320
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
3.2°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-42.2°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
698 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
138
Coworking
0
Cafes
104
Nightlife
20
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOK
Distance
7 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 27 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 65/100.
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