Detailed map of the Leningrad region with cities, districts, villages. Moving to the Leningrad Region: what you need to know

2014-05-06 08:00:00

Today I decided to publish another list of mysterious and interesting places in the Leningrad region, which, in my opinion, are worth seeing. Most of them are located nearby and are quite affordable for anyone who has a car and free time on the weekends.

I tried to choose places not used by tourists, which would be of interest not only to the guests of our city, but also to old-timers. Of course, I must have missed a dozen or two artifacts worthy of attention. Therefore, I will gladly accept from you links to interesting places unknown among ordinary tourists.

1. Baba Yaga's hut- In the village of Ulyanovka, which is near St. Petersburg, everyone can easily be transported to the pages of fairy tales. A real hut of Baba Yaga rises above the village. As befits a real dwelling of the character of Russian fairy tales, the hut is really on chicken legs and with one window.

2. Toksovsky Bison Nursery- On the territory of the untouched reserve, there is a bison nursery. This is a unique place where you can see bison in their natural habitat.

Get on the minibus from the station. m. "pr. Enlightenment" and from Art. m. "Devyatkino" or by train (from Finland Station or railway station "Devyatkino") to the railway station Toksovo (Priozerskoe direction), then 20 minutes on foot. By car: through Murino, then along the Toksovskoye highway.

3. Sablinsky caves- Sablinsky reserve is an ensemble of objects in the Tosnensky district of the Leningrad region. Stunning nature, canyons, caves and waterfalls, shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere. Previously, quartz sand was mined in these places, now abandoned mines are popular with tourists and residents of our city.

By the way, on the territory of the caves there is the only operating underground chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Russia. Take the train to the railway station. "Sablino", then by minibus or bus. By car: along the Moscow highway (M-10), turn off at the sign for the village. Ulyanovka.

4. Gatchina geysers- Geysers are one of the most amazing and little-known sights of Gatchina. Here, in the middle of the forest, real natural fountains beat out from under the ground. In winter, the water around the geysers freezes, and bizarrely shaped ice mountains of soft green color form around the fountains.

The geysers are located near the village of Korpikovo in the Gatchina region. If you go from Gatchina from the station. "Marienburg" along the Korpikovsky highway to Korpikovo - before reaching the bridge, turn left onto the dirt road and go to gardening, then along the main gardening road to the parking lot. Further - along the paths into the forest.

5. Remains of the Church of the Holy Trinity- In the village of Pyataya Gora, Volosovsky district, an architectural monument in the antique style has been preserved, majestic ruins resembling a Greek temple.

You can get by car to Volosovo along the M20 road, and then along the P38 towards Kikerino-Selo-Fifth Mountain.

6. Devon cliff and church- In the village of Khotnezha, a building made in the Byzantine style, built in the 19th century, has been preserved. The church stands on a pine hill just behind the bridge over the Lemovzha River.

Another attraction is the Devonian 30-meter cliff above the river. Get by car to Volosov, then to Moloskovits, then turn south towards B. Sabsk. In Izvoz - to the left, to Lemovzha.

7. Manor and Volkovitskaya Tower- Various rumors and legends circulate around the tower. Some argue that the tower is a kind of outpost of the Novgorodians, a kind of lighthouse on which a fire was lit when the enemy approached, but in fact it is a former windmill. Be that as it may, there is clearly something to see here, especially the surviving part of the park and hydraulic system.

The village of Volkovitsy is located 20 km from Krasnoe Selo, along the Tallinn highway, after Kipenya, turn left to the village of Kelozi along the highway leading to Volosovo. Regular bus 484A goes here from the bus ring at the Kirovsky Zavod, the final stop is around the corner of the outer vestibule of the Kirovsky Zavod metro station.

8. Inca Engineer's Tower- Near St. Petersburg, near the village of Verevo, there is a monumental structure dotted with bullets and fragments of shells - the Verevskaya Inca water tower.

The history of this building is closely intertwined with the beginning of the water supply of Tsarskoye Selo, and originates at the beginning of the 18th century.

9. Radon lakes- On the outskirts of the village of Lopukhinka in the Lomonosovsky district, you can find a huge ravine, about a few tens of meters deep. A small river Ruditsa flows along its bottom.

More than a hundred years ago, a dam was built on the river, thanks to which an amazing lake appeared in these parts, striking the imagination of tourists with the unusual color of its water.

10. "Stone-head"- An unusual sculpture in the form of a head is located forty minutes from St. Petersburg in the Sergievka park. This large head was carved out of stone by an unknown sculptor designed by F. Brower in 1800. The sculpture has many names: “Rusich”, “Old Man”, “Warrior”, “Samson's Head”, “Male Head”, students usually call the stone Adam.

The monument is located near the Leuchtenberg Palace. You can get there by train from the Baltic station to the station. Old Peterhof then by bus to Koporye, Globitsy to Lopukhinka

11. Fedorovsky town- There is a quaint picturesque town in the city of Pushkin in the style of the 17th century with chambers and barracks, houses for service people and priests, and even its own separate laundry.

The complex of buildings grew here in 1913 with the money of wealthy Petersburgers. Address: Pushkin, Academic Avenue, 14-18

12. Manor of the merchant Eliseev- Anyone who has ever been to St. Petersburg, certainly looked into the oldest gastronomic shop of the merchant Eliseev on Nevsky Prospekt. But few people know that the famous entrepreneur also had a magnificent estate near St. Petersburg, in the village of Belogorka. The house was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Northern Art Nouveau style, designed by the architect Tavlinov.

Get from St. Petersburg by train to Siverskaya station. Then you can get to Belogorka by buses No. 2, 2-E and 506.

13. Oreshek Fortress- The fortress was founded by Prince Yuri Danilovich of Novgorod, grandson of Alexander Nevsky, in 1323. In 1612, the fortress came under the rule of Sweden, at the same time it was renamed Noteburg. In 1702, during the Northern War, the fortress was recaptured by Russian troops and renamed Shlisselburg - "the key-city".

In the 18-19 centuries, the Shlisselburg Fortress was called the "Russian Bastille" - members of the royal family, contenders for the throne, prominent statesmen and public figures were kept here. Now you can visit the inner passages of the two towers, the old Secret House prison, and the exhibition, which is located in the New Prison building.

14. Oredezhsky caves- These caves differ from many others in their unusual arches, vaguely reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Rumor has it that the local passages at one time stretched up to 15 kilometers inland, today only hundreds of meters have survived due to landslides.

The breathtaking corridors of the dungeons were formed not without the participation of man. Previously, in these places, in the neighborhood of the village of Borshchevo, sand was mined for the production of glass.

To get by car from St. Petersburg to Luga along the M-20 highway. From Luga along the R-41 highway to Oredezh. After Oredezh there will be the village of Borshchevo, in it there is a left turn to the lake. There is an abandoned brick building on the descent, from it there will be an entrance 50 meters to the right. Or by train from St. Petersburg to Oredezh station and walk about 5 km.

15. Quarry and lime kilns- A large quarry is located between the Baltic Railway and Syaglitsy. Six pre-revolutionary lime kilns have been preserved here.

You can get to it along the P38 highway "Gatchina - Opole", 61 km, from Syaglits along the alley towards Vruda.

16. Quarry near the village of Pitkelevo- The quarry is located in the southwestern part of the village. In the limestones of the huge "quarry-canyon" there are many fossils, corals, brachiopods, etc.

You can get there by train from the Baltic Station to the station. Gatchina-Baltic, then by bus to the village of Pitkelevo.

17. Mannerheim Line- Today, here you can see the preserved complexes of defensive fortifications, frozen in this place as a memory of the winter battles of 1939-1940.

You can get from the Finland Station to Vyborg to the station. "Leipyasuo" or "Gavrilovo", further on foot. By car: along the Scandinavia highway to Gavrilovo, then to Kamenka up to a height of 65.5, from it on foot.

18. Fort Krasnaya Gorka- One of the two powerful coastal forts of Kronstadt. During World War II, the fort was the most important part of the defense of the Oranienbaum bridgehead.

You can get by train from the Baltic Station to the platform "68th kilometer".

It impresses with its naturalness and great diversity. Yes, you will not see stunning and breathtaking landscapes here. But the beauty of this region is completely different - in quiet harmony and successful combination of hills with smooth outlines of forests, swamps and lakes covered in haze and fog. This article is about the features of the nature of the region, as well as about its

Features of the nature of the Leningrad region

The territory of the region is characterized by flatness, because the region is orographically completely within the limits. Therefore, the absolute heights here do not exceed 291 meters (Mount Gapselga). Despite the area can not be called boring. After all, both lowlands and hilly uplands are represented here. Of great interest is the so-called Baltic-Ladoga Glint - an impressive ledge that crosses the region from west to east for almost 200 kilometers. It reaches a height of 50-60 meters.

Features of the nature of the Leningrad region are also manifested in the climate. It has very mild winters and fairly cool summers. At the same time, the southwestern extremities of the region are the warmest. During the year, this region receives up to 700 mm of precipitation, and most of it falls in the summer-autumn period.

The nature of the Leningrad region is distinguished by a very dense hydrographic grid. There are up to 1800 lakes here (and among them is the largest in Europe - Ladoga), and if you add all the rivers of the region into one, you get an impressive figure of 50 thousand kilometers! In addition, there are a lot of swamps and wetlands in the region.

Flora and fauna of the region

The northern part of the Leningrad region is occupied by taiga, and the southern part by a zone of mixed forests. Therefore, it is not surprising that the percentage of forest cover for the region is quite high, it is 55%. Meadow and cultivated landscapes (arable land) predominate only around St. Petersburg. Birch, alder, linden, oak, pine, spruce and ash - these are the trees that the rich nature of the Leningrad Region can boast of.

The fauna of the region is also quite diverse, which is represented mainly by forest species. So, here you can often meet a squirrel, a hare, a polecat, a marten or a roe deer. Beavers, elks, wolves and foxes, bears and wild boars are also found on the territory of the region. However, it is not so easy to meet them in the forests.

The Leningrad region is characterized by a very rich world of feathered inhabitants (up to 300 species of birds), and about 80 species of different fish are found in the rivers and lakes of the region.

Leningrad region

The natural resources of the region are being protected and preserved. For this purpose, a lot of nature protection areas and objects have been created in the region. Among them are the following:

• one natural reserve of national importance;
• one complex reserve of federal significance;
• twelve reserves of regional importance;
• one regional natural park;
• twenty-five monuments of nature.

In 1999, the Red Book of the region was published, which contains rare and endangered representatives of the flora and fauna of the region.

The Leningrad region is represented by complex, geological and hydrological objects. They are located in different areas of this charming region. Let us dwell only on a few of the most famous monuments with which the nature of the Leningrad region is so rich.

Radon springs in Lopukhinka

In the Lomonosovsky district, near the village of Lopukhinka, one of the natural monuments of the region is located - this is a complex of unique radon sources and lakes. The total area of ​​the protected area is 270 hectares. The natural monument itself was established in 1976.

Here, many springs come to the surface, which formed a narrow and beautiful valley of the Lopukhinka river in the form of a canyon up to 30 meters deep. Trout is found in this river, but catching it here, of course, is prohibited. Within the limits of the natural monument there are small areas of oak-elm forests.

Staraya Ladoga complex monument of nature

The most beautiful natural monument with an area of ​​220 hectares can be seen upon arriving in the Volkhov district of the Leningrad region. The nature of this wonderful place attracts many travelers. After all, here you can see rocky geological outcrops of the Ordovician age, admire the mysterious ancient mounds, visit the caves where bats hibernate.

The natural monument was founded in 1976. It is located on both banks of the river. Volkhov. On its territory there are four artificial caves, the largest of which is Tanechkina. They are known as the largest wintering ground for bats in the entire northwest of Russia. In these caves, animals spend about seven months a year - from late October to June.

Sablinsky natural monument

In the Tosnensky district of the Leningrad region there is a unique place - a whole and historical sights. Just forty kilometers from St. Petersburg, this natural monument is located with waterfalls, rocky canyons, caves and ancient burial mounds. Here, tourists can also visit the former estate of Alexei Tolstoy - the Pustynka farm.

Within the natural monument there are two small but very picturesque waterfalls: Tosnensky and Sablinsky. The height of the latter is about three meters. Of great interest here are also artificial caves dating back to the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century. They mined sand, which was used to make glass. At that time, the caves provided a huge demand in St. Petersburg for this material. Today, four large and six small caves are known in Sablino.

Finally...

The nature of the Leningrad region - like a modest, but very beautiful Russian girl - quietly, but proudly declares itself. There are all conditions for a good rest of a person: charming landscapes, cool forests, lakes and rivers with a lot of fish. In these parts, you can really have a great rest after heavy and gray city everyday life.

Distinctive features. The Leningrad Region is part of the Northwestern Federal District. Although instead of the city of Leningrad, St. Petersburg once again became stronger in our minds, as in the good old days of the Russian Empire, officials did not begin to change the name of the region. Most of the territory of the region used to be part of the St. Petersburg province. The proximity of the capital has left its mark on the economy and culture of these places. First of all, it is the abundance of architectural masterpieces that flooded the environs of the northern capital. The palaces of emperors, empresses and representatives of the color of the Russian nobility have now become museums that attract tourists to Lomonosov, Gatchina and other towns near St. Petersburg.

Geographic location. When Tsar Peter I decided to found Petersburg, he did not seem to care at all whether the local climate would be to the liking of the inhabitants of the new capital of Russia. 60 degrees north latitude is no joke, and in winter it is not uncommon for severe frosts, at which temperatures can easily break through the mark of 25 degrees below zero. Despite the abundance of swamps, the nature here is very beautiful. On the territory of the Leningrad region there are 1800 lakes, including Ladoga - the largest in Europe. The northern part of the region is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Finland, providing access to the Baltic Sea, and from there to the Atlantic.

Population. Despite the proximity to such a great city as St. Petersburg, in terms of population, the Leningrad Region is inferior to dozens of other regions of Russia. In 2013, the population of the Leningrad Region was 1.71 million people, which is explained by its northern location and harsh climate.

In terms of sex structure, there is practically no difference with the same Moscow region (46.3% - men, 53.7% - women). In terms of population density, the region is in the very middle of the rating (20.87 people per sq. km.). In terms of ethnic composition, almost 93% of the region's population are Russians. The largest age group is pensioners (22%), the smallest is children and teenagers (14.3%).

Crime. In terms of crime, the Leningrad Region is in the favorable 60th place in the rating. The number of registered crimes per year is only 15 per 1000 people. Moreover, thanks to the excellent work of law enforcement agencies, there is a steady downward trend in the number of crimes.

Unemployment rate in the Leningrad region is significantly higher than, for example, in Moscow or the Moscow region - 3.24%. But fortunately, this figure is decreasing every year. This is especially noticeable in comparison with 2000, when it was as much as 9.63%. Nevertheless, in the ranking of regions in terms of unemployment, the region firmly occupies the 4th place, which cannot please those who decide to live and work there. In terms of wages, the Leningrad region is second only to Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Moscow region. The average salary here fluctuates around 26,000 rubles.

Real estate value in the Leningrad region depends on the city, the quality of housing and the year of construction. The most expensive are new buildings in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. Due to the proximity to the center and good environmental situation, such objects are very attractive. Apartments in such new buildings can reach 10 million rubles for a three-room apartment. Inexpensive, budget housing costs from 1 million rubles.

Climate Leningrad region - harsh, oh harsh. This is one of the main reasons why people do not want to move here. In summer it is +17°С, in winter -10°С. The average annual rainfall is 600-700 mm. Summer and autumn are very rainy, so if it's a day for sunbathing, then try to use it to the maximum, otherwise you will have to wait until next year.

Cities of the Leningrad region

Gatchina - located 8 km south of St. Petersburg, this city is famous for its palace and park complex, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the most populated city of the Leningrad region, in 2010 the population was 92,937 people. Pros: large industrial center, good infrastructure. The disadvantage is constant problems with roads and transport.

But this is not only a city of historical monuments, but also a large industrial center and port. Pros: Only 27 km from the border with Finland, so the Eurozone is within easy reach, given the ease of obtaining a Finnish visa. Cons: crime and unsatisfactory state of housing and communal services.

Pinery - this city of nuclear scientists with a population of 67 thousand people. located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, to the west of St. Petersburg. There is a very beautiful nature, developed infrastructure. Minus: the presence of the Leningrad nuclear power plant, although the radioactive background is normal.

Leningrad NPP. Photo by Alexey Kuklin

Vsevolozhsk - located just 24 km from St. Petersburg. If in 1920 almost half of the population of these places were Finns, now their share has decreased to less than 1%. The city is growing rapidly, and its population has reached 60 thousand people. Here is the lowest unemployment in the region, and this is not surprising, because in addition to the Ford Motors plant, there are large factories of other companies - Severstal, Nokian, Merloni, etc. The city has an excellent infrastructure and is one of the locomotives of the region's economy. Disadvantages: environment. Despite the abundance of lakes, all of them are recognized as unsuitable for swimming.

In 1708, at the behest of Peter I, in the north-west of Russia, around the new capital, a province called Ingermanland was formed, soon it was renamed St. Petersburg, and after the revolution - Leningrad. When in 1991 the historical name of the city of Leningrad was returned, it was decided not to change the name of the region.

Top 10 sights of the Leningrad region

1. Sablinsky caves

   Sablino is located 40 kilometers from St. Petersburg. People come here to see the Sablinsky waterfalls (maximum height up to 4 meters) and the Sablinsky caves. The caves were created artificially: white quartz sandstone was mined here for two centuries. Entrance to some caves is paid, with official tours. Others can be visited for free, but it is better to do this with a guide or after reading the maps of the caves, they are available on the Internet (www.sablino.narod.ru, www.sablino.ru, www.sablino.net). The largest and most interesting are called Levoberezhnaya, Zhemchuzhnaya, Pants and Verevka. Amusing installations are arranged in the caves, you can find tablets with St. Petersburg addresses, a collection of old computers and telephones, and other artifacts brought here by speleologists.

2. Manor Rozhdestveno

   In the Gatchina region, in a fabulously beautiful place on a hill between the Oredezh and Grezna rivers, there is the Rozhdestveno estate, which is called the Nabokov estate. The real estate of the Nabokovs, "our Vyra", was a few kilometers away, on the other side of the river. However, she did not survive. Rozhdestveno belonged to Vladimir Nabokov's uncle, Vasily Rukovishnikov. After his death in 1916, the estate passed to his nephew. The writer, who has been here more than once and loved this place, often mentions Rozhdestveno in his works. Website of the estate-museum: www.rozhdestvenomuseum.ru.

The climate of the Leningrad region

Weather

The climate of the Leningrad region is Atlantic-continental with a lot of precipitation. In winter, the air temperature is -8...-11ºС, there are often thaws. In summer +16...+18ºС, it often rains. Recorded temperature records - -52ºС in winter and +36ºС in summer /

Best time to travel

It is best to go to the Leningrad region in late spring - early summer, when white nights begin in this latitude. The weather at this time is good for sightseeing as it is usually not very hot. In addition, during the summer, the fountains of the palace complexes around St. Petersburg operate, and you can see the famous parks in all their splendor.

It should be remembered that the weather in this region is unstable, in summer it often rains, sometimes starting unexpectedly. So it is recommended to always have an umbrella or raincoat with you.

Traditions

Holidays and festivals of the Leningrad region

In the Leningrad region, especially in the warm season, a huge number of various festivals are held: every summer weekend there is some kind of major event. They can be divided into four main groups.

The first includes festivals-reconstructions that take place in Vyborg, Priozersk and other historical cities. In July, the Korela fortress hosts the annual festival "Russian Fortress", at about the same time the military-historical medieval festival in Staraya Ladoga starts. In Koporye, the Koporye fun festival is held in the summer. The annual summer festival in Vyborg is called "Knight's Fun in the Castle". In late May - early June, a knight's festival takes place in the Ivangorod fortress. Among these events, the Vyborg music festival "Medieval City" stands apart - it is dedicated not to the martial art of the Middle Ages, but to culture - music and dance. As well as the Priozersky festival of reenactors "Kexholmsky garrison": it is not dedicated to the era of the knights, but to the events of the Northern War won by Peter I. The same group should include military-historical festivals dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War, the blockade and liberation of Leningrad. They are held regularly in different districts of the region on memorable dates and anniversaries of certain battles.

The second group includes folklore festivals, which tell, among other things, about the culture of small peoples living in the Leningrad region. One of the most interesting is the Veps festival "Tree of Life", which takes place in the Podporozhye region in June. The festival "Sabantuy" (www.sabantuy.ru), which has been held in the Tosnensky district for more than 50 years, enjoys great popularity. Initially, the Tatar holiday took root well in the Leningrad region - more than 100 thousand people take part in it.

The third group includes festivals that tell about our modern culture - music and film festivals. The Vyborg film festival "Window to Europe" (www.okno-filmfest.ru) is well-known and is attended by stars of Russian and world cinema. One of the curious cultural festivals is "Light the Hearts" - it takes place in the Roerichs' estate in the Volosovsky district on October 9, the birthday of Nicholas Roerich.

The last group is the smallest so far - these are gastronomic festivals. In mid-September, Lodeynoye Pole hosts the White Mushroom Festival, where you can buy fresh mushrooms and try a variety of mushroom dishes.

Religion

Most of the population of the Leningrad region is Orthodox, but other concessions are also represented. Due to its proximity to Europe, a significant number of Catholics and Protestants live in this territory. There are Jews and Muslims.

Language

The inhabitants of the Leningrad region mostly speak Russian, but there are some peculiarities in the language tradition of this region. They can always distinguish a resident of St. Petersburg and the region. For example, in Moscow they say "loaf", in St. Petersburg - "bun", in Moscow - "grilled chicken", in St. Petersburg - "grilled chicken", etc. In addition, small peoples live on the territory of the Leningrad Region - Veps, Izhora, Vod, many of which retain their national language and culture. However, most of them profess Orthodoxy and speak Russian.

Kitchen

The proximity of the Leningrad region to Europe has led to the widespread distribution of European cuisine in this territory. However, Russian cuisine has not given up its positions. In large cities, you can choose a restaurant to your taste; in small towns, you will have to be content with what is offered in a local cafe.

Souvenirs

On the territory of the Leningrad region there are many palaces of the 18th century, the former country residences of Russian emperors and their entourage. Here, as nowhere else in Russia, the spirit of the Petrine era with its cult of the West is alive. Souvenirs sold in the tourist centers of the region reflect the style of that time. Here you can buy all kinds of portraits of Peter I, porcelain with a lush baroque pattern, key chains, magnets, thimbles with views of iconic architectural monuments.

Quite different souvenirs in Vyborg and other fortresses, the history of which is closely connected with medieval Europe. It sells ceramics, amber, knitwear in the style of the European Middle Ages, massive mugs, as well as mittens and woolen socks, like those that you can buy in the Baltics.

In large cities of the Leningrad region, a well-developed network of fixed telephones (codes: 812 if the city is a district of St. Petersburg, and 813 if it is a separate entity). In rural areas, wired telephones are not available everywhere.

Cellular communication of the region is represented by all Russian operators - MTS, Beeline, Megafon, TELE2. The Internet is developed in large cities: it is usually easy to find cafes with Wi-Fi in district centers. In rural areas, this is more difficult, it is better to rely on mobile Internet.

Prices in the Leningrad region

The prices of the Leningrad region do not differ significantly from the prices of the Moscow region. Products, intercity and urban transport, tickets to museums cost about the same as in the Moscow region. Here, as in other regions, the principle "the farther from a large city - the cheaper" applies. Real estate prices differ significantly. In the Leningrad region, it is much cheaper than in the Moscow region.

Story

In 1708, at the behest of Peter I, in the north-west of Russia, around the new capital, a province called Ingermanland was formed. It was the first province of the country, the territory of which was previously divided into lands. Two years later, in 1710, the Ingermanland province was renamed St. Petersburg. At the beginning of the 20th century - to Petrogradskaya (1914), and then Leningradskaya (1924). In 1927, this territory became known as the Leningrad Region. When in 1991 the historical name was returned to the city of Leningrad, it was decided not to rename the region, but to leave Leningradskaya.

Geography

The Leningrad Region is located on the territory of the East European Plain. Its territory is about 85 thousand square meters. km (approximately 0.5% of the territory of Russia). The following hills are located in the region: Vepsovskaya, Izhorskaya, Lembolovskaya and Lodeynopolskaya. Mount Gapselga (291 m) is the highest point in the region. Granite, facing stone, shale, bauxite and other minerals are mined in the region.

Many rivers flow through the Leningrad region. The main ones are Volkhov, Vuoksa, Neva, Luga, Again, Oredezh, Svir, etc. The total length of all the rivers of the region is about 50 thousand km. The largest lakes are Ladoga and Onega. Other lakes - Vuoksa, Otradnoe, Komsomolskoe, etc.

The Leningrad region borders on the Vologda, Novgorod, Pskov regions, the Republic of Karelia, Estonia and Finland.

Population

About 167 million people live on the territory of the Leningrad Region. This is slightly more than 1% of all residents of Russia. The population density is higher in the west, near St. Petersburg, and lower in the eastern regions. About 66% of the population lives in cities. Most of the inhabitants of the region are Russians.

Administrative-territorial structure

The Leningrad region is a subject of the Russian Federation, which has its own government, headed by a governor. The region consists of one urban district (Sosnovoborsk urban district) and 17 municipal districts.

Municipal districts: Boksitogorsky, Volosovsky, Volkhovsky, Vsevolozhsky, Vyborgsky, Gatchinsky, Kingiseppsky, Kirishsky, Kirovsky, Lodeynopolsky, Lomonosovsky, Luzhsky, Podporozhsky, Priozersky, Slantsevsky, Tikhvinsky and Tosnensky.

The Leningrad Region is located in the northwest of the Russian Federation. The terrain is represented by plains and lowlands, a significant part of which is swampy. Upon careful examination of the map of the Leningrad region from a satellite, you can see that it borders on several subjects of the Russian Federation, namely the regions:

• Novgorod;
• Vologda;
• Pskov.

In the north, the borders of the region are limited by Karelia. Also, the Leningrad region has common borders with Estonia and Finland.

The government of the region is located in the city of St. Petersburg, it allows you to consider the map of the Leningrad region by district. It is atypical for our country that it is not part of the region, but is a semi-enclave territory.

Most of the hydrographic objects in the region appeared thanks to the Baltic Sea basin. Therefore, in the north-west of the region there are a huge number of rivers and lakes. The largest rivers that can be found on the map of the Leningrad Region with diagrams include:

• Pasha;
• Oyat;
• Meadows;
• Volkhov;
• Syas.

If we add up the lengths of all the rivers of the region, we get more than 50 thousand km. One of the most significant hydrographic objects is also Lake Ladoga - the largest in terms of area in Europe and one of the deepest in the country.

If you zoom in on the map, you can take a closer look at the areas on the map of the Leningrad Region, the cities that are part of them, as well as streets and houses.

Districts of the Leningrad Region on the map

The region is divided into 17 districts. The largest areas by area:

• Vyborgsky;
• Tikhvinsky;
• Luga;
• Boksitogorsky;
• Podporozhsky.

The infrastructure, location of streets, roads, houses, office buildings, railway stations and attractions in each district will help to consider the map of the Leningrad region with settlements.

More than 30 major highways pass through the region, which connect the region with St. Petersburg, the Scandinavian countries, Moscow and other cities of Russia. Part of the ring road around St. Petersburg passes through the Lomonosovsky and Vsevolozhsky districts, which can be seen on the detailed road map of the Leningrad Region.

Passenger and cargo traffic is also carried out by navigable transport. There are such major ports in the region as:

• Vysotsk;
• Ust-Luga;
• Primorsk;
• Kronstadt;
• Vyborg.

In addition to maritime transport, large river vessels go along the Neva and Volkhov rivers. The western regions of the region have remained a border zone since Soviet times, through which ferries with road transport, cargo and passenger ships pass. If we consider the map of the Leningrad Region in detail, then we can find all the port border cities of the region.

To get to other cities of the country and abroad, residents of the region can use the only international passenger airport "Pulkovo", which is located on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.

Map of the Leningrad region with cities and villages

There are more than 30 large cities in the region, all settlements, both large and small, can be seen on the map of the Leningrad region with cities and villages. The most significant settlements in the region in terms of area and number of residents are:

• Vyborg;
• Tikhvin;
• Gatchina;
• Sertolovo;
• Pinery;
• Volkhov;
• Kingisepp.

Almost all cities have a characteristic "northern" architecture and many historical monuments. Architecture and identity of the local population. Thousands of tourists arrive in the region every day who want to see the most beautiful architectural and historical monuments in Russia, which are indicated on the map of the Leningrad Region with villages. The main attractions and the most interesting places in the region:

• Ulyanovka village - Sablinsky caves;
• the village of Belogorka - the estate of Eliseev;
• v. Nevsky parkleskhoz - the ancient Church of the Intercession;
• Priozersk - Konevets Island;
• Vyborg - Mon Repos;
• Gatchina is a museum-reserve.

Attractions can be listed endlessly. If you are going to visit this historical region of the country, use Yandex maps of the Leningrad region, which will become an indispensable assistant on the trip.

Economy and industry of the Leningrad region

The region's economy is represented by many industries. Hunting, fishing and forestry have always been and remain traditional for the region. The leading positions are occupied by such branches of the economic sphere as:

• transport and communication;
• manufacturing industry;
• construction;
• energy.

A large number of enterprises of light, food and processing industries operate on the territory of the region. Shoes, clothes are sewn here, plastic and metal products are produced.

A great contribution to the region's economy is made by investors who see great opportunities in the region for the development of large businesses and the opening of large-scale investment projects.