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Obninsk, Russia

Obninsk is a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the bank of the Protva River 100 kilometers (62 mi) southwest of Moscow and 80 kilometers (50 mi) northeast of Kaluga. Its population is 125,376 at the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 125,376

Why go

  • City in Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Kubinka Air Base.

History

Obninsk is a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the bank of the Protva River 100 kilometers (62 mi) southwest of Moscow and 80 kilometers (50 mi) northeast of Kaluga. Its population is 125,376 at the 2021 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Вкусно — и точка
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · vkusnoitochka.ru
Indoor
Додо Пицца
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
Indoor
Бургер Кинг
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgerkingrus.ru
Indoor
Rostic's
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · rostics.ru
Indoor
Cherry
Restaurant · Банкетный зал · rkcherry.ru
Indoor
Stardogs
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · stardogs.ru
Indoor
Surf Coffee
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00 · 71 проспект Маркса · surfcoffee.ru
Indoor
Кафе Дом Для Дома
International, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · ddd-cafe.ru
Indoor

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Airports

Kudinovo Airfield 26 km to the centre
Kudinovo, KLU, RU
Outdoor
Vatulino Airfield 69 km to the centre
Ruza, MOS, RU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Obninsk, Russia
Obninsk, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kubinka Air Base; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Obninsk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.