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Dating in Ivanovo

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A few facts about Ivanovo

  • With about 410,000 inhabitants, Ivanovo is one of the 50 largest places in Russia.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 249 km to Moscow, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Kokhma (11 km), Lezhnevo (25 km) and Furmanov (29 km).

Where to meet in Ivanovo

Choose somewhere central in Ivanovo that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Ivanovo: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Ivanovo?

Within 50 km of Ivanovo there are 10 towns and cities — Shuya, Furmanov and Teykovo among them — with more than 630,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Ivanovo?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ivanovo and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Ivanovo real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Ivanovo?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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