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Yasnaya Polyana, Russia
Stavropol Kray · Russia
Yasnaya Polyana is a small city in Stavropol Kray, Russia with a population of 5,064. Elevation: 2,451 ft (747 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yasnaya Polyana
Yasnaya Polyana is a writer's house museum, the former home of the writer Leo Tolstoy. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Tula, Russia, and 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Moscow.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,064 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0225°, 42.7539° |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| State / Province | Stavropol Kray |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (585 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
About Yasnaya Polyana
Yasnaya Polyana is a small city in Russia (Stavropol Kray) with a population of 5,064. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet (747 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below Russia avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 1,292.3 sq mi (3,347.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0225°N, 42.7539°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Yasnaya Polyana has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Yasnaya Polyana
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Средняя школа №26 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Yasnaya Polyana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Гост | ||||
| Дача Шаляпина | ||||
| Историко-краеведческий музей «Крепость» | ||||
| Карачаевское подворье | ||||
| Краеведческий музей | ||||
| Музей восковых фигур | ||||
| Музей иллюзий | ||||
| Музей Солженицына | ||||
| Музей-усадьба художника Ярошенко |
Libraries in Yasnaya Polyana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека - филиал №4 | 0.0 | |||||
| Филиал № 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Центральная городская библиотека | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yasnaya Polyana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Кисловодская ярмарка | |||||
| Нижний рынок | |||||
| Рынок «Минутка» | |||||
| Центральный рынок |
Cafes in Yasnaya Polyana
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yasnaya Polyana
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yasnaya Polyana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yasnaya Polyana
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mineralnye Vody Airport | MRV | Large Airport |
| Prigorodnoye Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yessentuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Russia
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yasnaya Polyana?
Yasnaya Polyana has a population of 5,064 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,292.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yasnaya Polyana?
Yasnaya Polyana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.