Stavropol: the greenest city in Russia
The route covers the main cities of the Stavropol Territory with a length of : from the administrative center of Stavropol through Armavir, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Nevinnomyssk and Essentuki to Krasnodar. This is a path through one of the fertile regions of Russia with developed industry and agriculture.
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- Stavr City Center
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- Stavr City Center
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- Stavr City Center
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- Stavropol has about 150 sunny days per year (compared to 90 in Moscow). June averages +24°C, August +30°C, December +3°C.
- Transport
- Stavropol is 1400 km from Moscow. Nearest large cities: Armavir 130 km away, Pyatigorsk 190 km away, Krasnodar 300 km away.
- Save money
- Housing prices in Stavropol average 51,000 rubles per square meter (as of December 2020), significantly cheaper than Krasnodar (63,000) or Sochi (130,000).
- Tip
- Stavropol is known as one of Russia's greenest cities with extensive forests adjoining the urban area and colorful pavement tiles throughout the city.
- Tip
- Visit Lenin Square in the city center to see the regional government building, Dinamo stadium, Stavropol library, and the large regional museum.
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- The Guardian Angel monument built in 2002 for the city's 250th anniversary has a pleasant promenade with shops and cafes, busy in evenings and on weekends.
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- Stavropol has over 1020 streets with a total length exceeding 700 km and more than 28,000 buildings. The city area is approximately 277 square kilometers.
- Avoid
- Stavropol has less traffic congestion and no overpopulation compared to Krasnodar, and summer temperatures are less extreme.
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OVER STAVROPOL. THE GREENEST CITY IN RUSSIA