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Meet people in Yelets

Members from Yelets and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Yelets

  • Yelets has a population of about 120,000.
  • It's part of Lipetsk Oblast.
  • Moscow, the largest city in Russia, is about 354 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Dolgorukovo (34 km), Zadonsk (38 km) and Terbuny (54 km).

A first date in Yelets

For a first meeting in Yelets, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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.

Questions about dating in Yelets

How far around Yelets can I search?

Within 50 km of Yelets there are 4 towns and cities — Zadonsk, Dolgorukovo and Stanovoye among them — with more than 130,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yelets free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yelets and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Yelets real?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in Yelets?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Russia or abroad.

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