Taganrog, Russia

Capital City

With a population of just 240,055, Taganrog is a sleepy Russian port city that offers little to entice expats. The local industry centers around steel, automobiles, and aerospace, providing limited opportunities for skilled foreign workers. And while the city boasts a rich cultural heritage, including connections to literary giants like Chekhov, the reality is a persistent bureaucratic headache and a climate that veers between bitterly cold winters and scorching summers. Taganrog is best left to Russian lifers content with its modest charms.