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samara: where the volga river meets a chilly -8.77 degrees celsius

@Nora Quinn2/8/2026blog
samara: where the volga river meets a chilly -8.77 degrees celsius

lowercase letters are my jam, so let's dive right into this mess of a blog post. i just checked and apparently it's a pretty brisk -8.77 degrees celsius in samara right now, with a feels-like temp of -15.59, hope you're all about that-layering-life.

person wearing pink sneakers

as a *disillusioned consultant, i've had my fair share of boring meetings, but there's something about samara that just makes me want to throw on my comfiest scarf and take a stroll along the volga river. if you're as adventure-hungry as i am, you'll love the fact that tolyatti and uljanovsk are just a short drive away, offering a plethora of museums, parks, and historic landmarks to explore.

someone told me that the samara embankment is a must-visit, and i heard that the stalin bunker is a real treat for history nerds like myself. i mean, who doesn't love a good dose of soviet-era charm? you can check out some reviews on tripadvisor or yelp to get a better feel for the place.

a playground with trees and a fence

all in all, samara is a city that's all about embracing the chill (literally), so be sure to pack those warm socks and get ready for an adventure like no other. for more info on the local weather forecast*, you can check out this website.

a sandy beach with trees


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