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Astrakhan · 240 mi / 386 km

Sherst is a small cat cafe on the ground floor of Ulitsa Fioletova 7 in central Astrakhan, near the Skver Ulyanovykh stop, with windows where the cats watch the street. Opened in spring 2026 as the city's first cat cafe, it is run by its owner, whose own rescued cats live here: cats taken in from the street or from previous owners, all sociable and used to people. The cats are residents rather than adoptable. There is no kitchen; tea and coffee are available, snacks come individually wrapped, and guests may bring food or order from nearby restaurants. A flat entry fee covers one adult, or an adult with a child over four. There are sofas, a work table and Wi-Fi, and the whole space can be hired by the hour. Visits are best arranged by phone.

Stavropol · 320 mi / 515 km

Obshchestvo Delovykh Kotov (the Society of Business Cats) is a two-floor cat anticafe on Ulitsa Tukhachevskogo in Stavropol's Kerchensky microdistrict, and the city's only cat cafe. It works with local shelters: the cats arrive vaccinated, neutered and tested, live in the cafe and can be adopted, and more than 100 have found homes in its first three years. Visits are sold as timed tariffs from a short introductory visit to unlimited time, with tea, coffee or other drinks and unlimited biscuits and sweets included, and children pay less. Children under 12 must come with an adult. Guests can feed the cats with special treats, play board games, read or work. Film screenings are held on the second floor, and the space hosts game nights, workshops, talks and birthday parties, with the option to hire a whole floor.

• Adoptable cats

Volgograd · 428 mi / 689 km

Koteynya-Zateynya is a rescue cat anticafe and small shelter on Kovrovskaya Ulitsa in Volgograd's Voroshilovsky district, entered from the courtyard, near the Teatr Yunogo Zritelya and Profsoyuznaya stops. Rescued adult cats and kittens live here, all vaccinated and neutered, and any of them can be adopted; a friendly dog also waits for a home. Visitors pay a flat entry fee, lower on weekdays, and tea, water and biscuits are free. Guests may bring their own snacks and soft drinks or order food delivery. There are board games and cat toys, and a charity shop whose sales pay for food, treatment and rent. Booking by phone is required, the last guests are admitted an hour before closing, and the cafe is closed on Mondays.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Krasnodar · 452 mi / 728 km

Zabavnoye Mesto is a cat anticafe on the ground floor of Ulitsa Zhloby 145 in Krasnodar, near Krasnodar Park (Galitsky Park) and the Panorama stop. Its cats come from a shelter, and the money from visits goes to their upkeep while they wait for new homes. Several raccoons and a raccoon dog also live here, and visits to the raccoons are by appointment only. Guests pay by the minute or by the hour, or a flat rate for unlimited time, and staff give newcomers a short tour and explain the rules for handling the animals. Coffee, hot chocolate and lemonade are served. The cafe has board games and runs themed film screenings for small groups, which can also be booked privately. It is open every day with a break in the early afternoon, and booking ahead is recommended.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Rostov On Don, Rostov Oblast · 488 mi / 786 km

Lapy i Khvosty is a cat anticafe on Ulitsa Grecheskogo Goroda Volos in central Rostov-on-Don, a few minutes on foot from Budyonnovsky Prospekt. Opened in 2015, it was the first cat cafe in Rostov. The entrance is through a gate with an intercom to the left of a hookah bar, and the cafe has several rooms for guests and cats. Around 30 cats of different breeds and backgrounds live here, some with health conditions, and the cats can be adopted. Visits are charged for the first hour and then by the hour, with higher rates at weekends; drinks cost extra and guests can buy treats to feed the cats. Booking ahead by phone or message is required. The cafe has books and board games, and it runs film evenings, craft workshops and children's parties among the cats.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Erbil · 501 mi / 806 km

Furry Cat Cafe, nestled at Naz Naz Street behind Park View Flats, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq, is a cozy and unique retreat in the vibrant capital of the Kurdistan Region, offering a delightful blend of relaxation and feline companionship. As the first cat café in Kurdistan, it has garnered buzz for its friendly, well-cared-for cats that roam freely, creating a soothing atmosphere perfect for unwinding after exploring Erbil’s historic Citadel or bustling markets. Visitors praise the reasonable prices, excellent service, and welcoming staff, with reviews highlighting a memorable experience—especially for cat lovers—where one can enjoy a coffee or snack amidst playful cats. Ideal for families seeking quality time or anyone craving a distinctive outing, this pet-friendly haven near Blan Bazar provides a charming escape in a city steeped in ancient history.