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Dating in Nizhny Novgorod

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Nizhny Novgorod at a glance

  • With about 1.3 million people, Nizhny Novgorod is one of the ten biggest cities in Russia.
  • It's the largest place in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
  • Moscow, the largest city in Russia, is about 402 km away.
  • Close by: Bol’shoye Kozino (20 km), Kstovo (24 km) and Novaya Balakhna (30 km).

Where to meet in Nizhny Novgorod

In Nizhny Novgorod it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.

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 Nizhny Novgorod: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Nizhny Novgorod?

Within 50 km of Nizhny Novgorod there are 10 towns and cities — Dzerzhinsk, Kstovo and Novaya Balakhna among them — with more than 1.7 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Nizhny Novgorod?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Nizhny Novgorod 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 Nizhny Novgorod real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Nizhny Novgorod?

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

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