Kislovodsk, Russia

Capital City

With a population of just 125,931, Kislovodsk is a far cry from the glitzy, cosmopolitan cities many Americans envision when moving abroad. The city's origins as a spa town are still evident, but the reality is a persistent bureaucratic headache and a climate that can be unforgiving. Nestled in Russia's North Caucasus region between the Black and Caspian Seas, Kislovodsk offers little in the way of excitement or convenience for the average expat.