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🇱🇻7.5
Riga
Latvia
Baltic pearl with Art Nouveau and medieval centre. Europe without language barrier — 40% of the city speaks Russian.
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Safety
7.8
Internet
80 Mbps
Climate
5.5
Cost
101 200 ₽
Infrastructure
7.5
Money
medium
✓ Pros
- ✓ Beautiful old town
- ✓ Baltic Sea
- ✓ Many Russian speakers
- ✓ Affordable Europe
✕ Cons
- ✕ Schengen visa required
- ✕ Cold winter
🌐 Internet
Average speed: 80 Mbps
🛂 Visa for RF citizens
Visa required
💳 Payment systems
✕ Mir doesn't work · ✓ UnionPay works
₿ Crypto
Exchange: medium
🌡 Climate
Average temperature: -3°C зимой, +22°C летом
💰 Cost of living
~101 200 ₽ / $1100 per month
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