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Dating in Yoshkar-Ola

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

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Yoshkar-Ola at a glance

  • Yoshkar-Ola has a population of about 270,000.
  • It's the largest place in the Mariy-El Republic.
  • It's about 643 km to Moscow, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Orshanka (31 km), Sovetskiy (38 km) and Sanchursk (52 km).

First-date ideas for Yoshkar-Ola

For a first meeting in Yoshkar-Ola, 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 Yoshkar-Ola

How far around Yoshkar-Ola can I search?

Within 50 km of Yoshkar-Ola there are 3 towns and cities — Sovetskiy and Orshanka among them — with more than 280,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yoshkar-Ola free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yoshkar-Ola 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 Yoshkar-Ola 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Yoshkar-Ola?

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

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